Judge hands down sentence to Tyler Mailloux, Knupp family rep. speaks out

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Wednesday, family and friends of Gavin Knupp packed a Worcester County courtroom, awaiting 24-year-old Tyler Mailloux’s sentencing for his conviction in the tragic hit-and-run that killed Knupp in the summer of 2022.

Mailloux sat before Judge Brett Wilson, head down, facing a possible 10-year sentence.
Judge Wilson decided an 18-month sentence was more suitable for the crime.

Knupp’s family attorney, Neil Dubovsky said the family is not satisfied with the decision.

“I do question– and I don’t want to question Judge Wilson himself, he’s an experienced judge and jurist– I do question whether or not that was the right approach, given the high emotions of today,” said Dubovsky. “I don’t know that it affected the ultimate sentence that he issued, again, one that the family’s disappointed with.”

The emotions could be seen and felt throughout the courtroom as friends and family of Gavin’s gave victim impact statements. Gavin’s mom, Tiffany Knupp said, “Tyler’s choices took the life of my son, and my daughter’s best friend.” Gavin’s friend, Brody said Mailloux, “…Took one of the heart and souls of my entire life.”

Mailloux also gave a statement, reflecting on that fatal day. He said he takes, “…Full responsibility for my role that I played”. Mailloux’s attorney, George Psoras, had no comment for WMDT after the sentencing.

After his time behind bars, Mailloux will serve 3 years supervised probation. He has no chance for parole.

But Dubovsky said the Knupp family believes statements given by Mailloux and members of his family showed no remorse.

“The family does absolutely not believe any of them were sincere or genuinely remorseful,” said Dubovsky. “We saw them for what they were, which was an attempt on the part of somebody who was facing a serious criminal scrutiny, to avoid the consequences of his actions.”