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A Omaha jury has ruled that Ladell Thornton is not criminally responsible for the 2021 murder of baseball coach Chris Gradoville, sentencing him to indefinite treatment at a state mental health facility.
The fifth annual Gratitude Youth Baseball Camp, held at Creighton University, brought together about 200 children from Nebraska and surrounding areas to celebrate the memory of Chris Gradoville, a beloved figure who was killed in 2021. The event, led by former teammates and instructors including Pat Venditte, highlighted his passion for youth and the sport, while also acknowledging the legal outcome of his tragic death.