There’s a new development in the murder case involving General Hospital (GH) alum, Johnny Wactor. A suspect has pled guilty to two lesser charges linked to the shooting of the actor.

According to TMZ, Leonel Gutierrez, one of two suspects that were not initially charged with Wactor’s murder, pled guilty to grand theft charges and attempted robbery. Gutierrez will be sentenced in November and is currently free on bond. There’s potential for him to be given up to five years in jail for those charges.

General Hospital’s – Johnny Wactor Murder Case – An Update

Sergio Estrada and Robert Barceleau were originally charged with Johnny Wactor’s murder, with Estrada receiving “special circumstances” as the man who pulled the trigger

This means he could get life in prison with no chance of parole. Frank Olano, a fourth man, received an ‘accessory after the fact to murder’ charge, as well as three counts of being a felon with a firearm, and a stolen property charge. As per TMZ, the others will be in court come October and have entered a “not guilty” plea.

General Hospital’s – Johnny Wactor Murder Case – A Special Tribute

Fans, family, and loved ones continue to mourn the loss of Wactor, who was shot dead on May 25 of this year when he and co-worker Anita Joy left their late shift at a bar. The two stumbled upon three men trying to steal his car’s catalytic converter at about 3 a.m. that morning.

Joy paid a tribute to her friend, who’s birthday was this past August 31st. Wactor would have been 38 years old.

The photo she posted on Instagram included two pictures of Johnny, some candles, a bracelet with his name on it, and other items. She starts off the caption with, “Your life was and still is a force, Johnny. The impact you left is still shaking the ground around us.”

She goes on to honor her friend and talk about the beautiful impact Johnny made on her life, and how hard it was to celebrate the day without him.

Joy closed the caption with, “I light these candles in your memory and hold in my heart thoughts for your loved ones still here on earth.” Here’s hoping those behind Johnny’s death receive the punishment they deserve.

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