NORWICH – After a week-long trial and two days of jury deliberation, Jeremy Coates was convicted for the murder of David Green.

At 2:12 p.m. on Wednesday, in the Chenango County Courthouse, the jury responsible for deciding Jeremy Coates' fate announced they had reached a unanimous verdict – guilty on all counts.

Coates was found guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and two counts of first-degree robbery.

According to District Attorney Joseph McBride, Coates is expected to serve life in prison without parole. Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revior Jr. will sentence Coates on June 1.

"We're happy the community is safe, and that this murderer is off of our streets," said McBride.

McBride thanked law enforcement for all of their hard work throughout the case.

Chenango County Sheriff Earnest Cutting said, "I've known Jeremy Coates for years, he's been in-and-out of the criminal justice system since he turned 16. He's a dangerous person, and justice was served today."

McBride said Coates had a violent history. The DA said Coates' previous criminal record included a conviction relating to a gas station robbery and assault that took place years before the murder.

According to McBride, Coates caused permanent injuries to a victim during the incident, blinding one eye.

McBride said investigators believed the co-defendant, and witness for the prosecution in case, Melissa Crispell, seemed less likely to be the killer.

"Melissa Crispell, who had never been in trouble before, was given a deal because she had the information we needed to keep the community safe," said McBride.

Public Defender John Cameron said, "I just want to thank the jury for this efforts in this case; I can tell they took their time, and really thought about their verdict before coming to a decision."

Cameron said the case will be reviewed, and there may be an appeal pending the results.

Cameron said he didn't believe jurors found Crispell's testimony convincing and said other evidence in the case led to Coates conviction.

Crispell testified against Coates at trial claiming he killed the victim, while the defense claimed she was the one responsible for Green's death.

Having already pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery, Crispell was required to testify against Coates as part of her plea deal.

She is facing a sentence of 15-25 years in prison.

During the trial, Crispell said on September 23, 2016, she texted Coates throughout the day, and they made plans to rob Green later that night.

That night things took an unexpected turn when Coates kicked Green, and hit him with a piece of slate, said Crispell.

According to Crispell, she waited 20 minutes for Coates to leave the home, but once the two got in her vehicle, Coates threatened to do harm to Crispell and her children if she “talked."

In court Crispell claimed she was threatened by Coates and lied to police, but after speaking with an attorney she told the truth.

Pictured: Chenango County Undersheriff Daniel Frair, Sheriff Ernest Cutting, District Attorney Joseph McBride, and Investigator Gary Miller on the courthouse steps after the guilty verdict. (Zachary Meseck Photo)