In a tragic case dating back to June 2019, a 74-year-old Birmingham man, Jimmy Farley, has pleaded guilty and received a prison sentence for the stabbing death of his younger brother, Clarence Farley, who was 60 years old at the time. The incident had initially led to Jimmy Farley’s arrest on a murder charge.
Officers from the West Precinct were dispatched to 1212 33rd St. Southwest on that fateful day in response to an assault report. Upon their arrival, they discovered Clarence Farley unresponsive next to a vehicle in a parking lot, having sustained a stab wound. Despite being rushed to UAB Hospital, Clarence was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Jimmy Farley was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently booked into the Jefferson County Jail on a murder warrant. He was later released on bond after several months of confinement.
The deadly stabbing had occurred during a heated argument between the two brothers, adding to the tragedy of the situation. Jimmy Farley entered a plea of guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter on September 19, 2023, under a blind plea arrangement, indicating no prior agreement on the sentencing terms with the prosecution.
On Thursday, Jefferson County Judge Stephen Wallace handed down a 12-year prison sentence, with 2 ½ years to serve. Jimmy Farley was returned to the Jefferson County Jail and will await transfer to the Alabama Department of Corrections to commence his sentence. His attorney, Emory Anthony, conveyed Farley’s remorse, stating that it was a profoundly sad and unfortunate situation for all involved.