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Hart Slaying Teenage Suspects to Be Tried as Adults

By Chris Taylor

Clarksville, TN – The two Clarksville teenage boys charged with the first-degree murder of Gilbert Hart will be tried as adults. 15-year-old John Patrick "JP" George and 17-year-old Alexander Hart are charged in what police say was a premeditated murder. The two boys will have their cases transferred from juvenile to adult criminal circuit court. The teens could potentially receive life sentences if convicted.