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Man sentenced to 57 years after gunpoint robbery

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Bobby Duane Parker, 29 Bobby Duane Parker, 29
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -

A man accused of robbing three people at gunpoint during a home invasion has been sentenced to 57 years in prison.

Jurors convicted Bobby Duane Parker of three counts of attempted aggravated robbery and one count of attempted aggravated burglary.

Parker attempted to rob Tommy and Joanna McClendon and a family member at gunpoint during a home invasion in October 2010.

Police said the 29-year-old man stole a set of golf clubs during the incident. He was taken into custody a few days later in Franklin.

Parker must serve 60% of his sentence before he will be eligible for parole.

Authorities said he had an extensive criminal history of burglary, theft and DUI.

Parker also faces an additional sentence in Williamson County.


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