Dante Terrel Murphy, 29, is facing 25 years to life in state prison for murder with the use of a firearm. Prosecutors presented surveillance video and witness testimony showing the confrontation between Murphy and Allen outside a bar on Broadway Street in downtown Chico. Murphy will be back in court on July 21 for sentencing.
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No Contest Plea in Downtown Chico Murder Case
Dante Terrel Murphy pleaded no contest to killing Sean Ray Allen on New Year's Day in downtown Chico. Friends and family of Allen expressed surprise but not shock at the plea.
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- Location: Downtown Chico, Butte County
- Date/time: New Year's Day (January 1), June 4, 2026
- Agencies involved: Butte County District Attorney's Office
- Status: No contest plea entered
- Public impact: Murphy faces 25 years to life in state prison for murder with the use of a firearm
Dante Terrel Murphy
Sean Ray Allen
Cameron Bowen
Butte County District Attorney's Office
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