A Maryland man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he shot and killed his neighbor, a promising young boxer, during a dispute over loud music.
Life Sentence for Neighbor’s Murder
Nicholas Francis Giroux, 37, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison plus 20 years for the murder of Isaiah Olugbemi, 27, his neighbor in Odenton, Maryland. Giroux had earlier pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a violent crime.
Deadly Shooting Captured on Camera
Police said the fatal shooting happened around 9:44 p.m. on Meadowmist Way, about 20 miles from Baltimore. When officers arrived, they found Olugbemi with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital but could not be saved.
Surveillance footage showed Giroux walking up to Olugbemi and firing several shots. He left, then returned to fire three more bullets before heading back to his home and fleeing in a van. In total, Olugbemi was shot 14 times.
Long-Standing Dispute Over Loud Music
Prosecutors said the killing stemmed from a long-running conflict between Giroux and Olugbemi’s family over noise. Just two weeks before the murder, Giroux confronted the family during a cookout and displayed a gun but was not arrested since he didn’t point it at anyone.
After the shooting, Giroux confessed to the crime and even showed police where he hid the gun. At one point, he told investigators he had done the state “a favor,” claiming the family sold drugs.
Chilling Jailhouse Calls
In recorded jail calls played in court, Giroux showed no remorse. On one call, he said:
“This is what happens when you f— with my sleep schedule. You don’t wake up.”
Prosecutors highlighted these statements as proof of his coldness and lack of regret.
Remembering Isaiah Olugbemi
Olugbemi, originally from New York, grew up in Maryland where he excelled in sports like football, wrestling, and track. In recent years, he turned to boxing and quickly rose in the amateur ranks. In 2024, he won a Golden Gloves national championship in the 203-pound division, just three weeks before his tragic death.
His family described him as hardworking and full of potential. His brother Daniel said:
“The world lost a gem. Isaiah had so much to offer, and it was just cut short at the prime of his life.”
Olugbemi also leaves behind a young child.
Prosecutors Condemn the Crime
Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess said the sentence reflected the seriousness of the crime.
“Mr. Olugbemi was a father and rising star in amateur boxing. This was a cruel and senseless murder… The callousness and lack of remorse on the part of this Defendant is really disturbing. He deserves this sentence,” she said.
What began as a petty neighborhood dispute over loud music ended in a shocking act of violence that cut short the life of a father and talented young boxer.
With Giroux behind bars for life, Isaiah Olugbemi’s family continues to grieve the loss of a man they say had limitless potential and whose dream of boxing glory was tragically stolen.
