A St Joe teenager will served the better part of three decades in prison for killing his friend during a botched robbery in April.

Nineteen-year-old Victor Davis was ordred to serve consecutive sentences of five years for involuntary manslaughter and 25 years for armed-criminal action.

Davis pleaded guilty to the charges, which stemmed from the death of 17-year-old Aitmus Rimmer during a robbery attempt April 28.

Davis’ father, Victor Wallace, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery for his part in the shooting and will be sentenced later this month.