Vermont man sentenced in deadly 2022 shooting
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont man who took a plea deal learned his sentence on Wednesday for a deadly shooting in Franklin County.
Joshua Lafromboise will spend a minimum of 10 years behind bars for the 2022 killing of Logan Pratt.
In court, Pratt’s family spoke about the impact his death has had on them.
“They say as time goes by, it gets easier. Whoever they are has not lost a child,” said Julie Pratt, the victim’s mother.
On May 7, 2022, Logan Pratt went into Joshua Lafromboise’s house looking for drugs, carrying what prosecutors say was a BB gun.
When Pratt and his girlfriend drove off, Lafromboise followed them and fired several shots into their car, killing Pratt.
“I even had one dream where he literally was reaching out and asking for help and I couldn’t help him,” said Jake Pratt, the victim’s brother.
Last week, Lafromboise agreed to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault charges.
He was sentenced Wednesday to 10 to 35 years in prison.
The victim’s family supported the plea agreement and prosecutors say it was the best possible outcome.
“We feel that it holds him accountable for his behavior and it protects the public. My hope is that it will give the Pratt family some amount of closure,” Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld said.
Lafromboise did not speak in court. His attorney read his statement in which he apologized for his actions.
“Drugs played a big factor in all of this, but at the end of the day, I take responsibility for my part. I will have to live with this for the rest of my life,” Attorney Kelly Green read.
Vermont Superior Judge Allison Arms called his statement passive, saying his acceptance of responsibility was minimal.
Lafromboise’s mother, Bonnie Gagne, said she feels for the Pratt family and hopes her son can get the substance abuse treatment he needs.
“When Josh does come out-- if he comes out-- it’s still a battle. It’s still going to be an ongoing battle. And I’m hoping by then there’s more help,” Gagne said.
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