FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2024
Tabitha Head Sentenced to 10 Years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Judge Claude V. Worrell sentenced Tabitha Head to 10 years in prison for the September 7, 2023 voluntary manslaughter of Brian Kiser at the 11th Street Parking Garage. Four years were suspended leaving an active sentence of six years. Ms. Head was placed on three years of supervised probation and 10 years of good behavior.
Pauline Salyers, the victim’s mother, stated during her victim impact testimony that “[T]here is no greater grief than that of a mother having to bury her child.” Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania stated “[S]adly, nothing can bring Brian back, but hopefully Ms. Salyers and her family will over time be able to heal and move forward.”
Media Contact:
Joe Platania
Commonwealth's Attorney
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3179
platania@charlottesville.gov