A life sentence without parole has been given to a man who admitted to a murder. The victim was his former girlfriend. Her death occurred after he was released from jail. He had been jailed for assaulting and kidnapping her.

The man will serve his sentence in custody. A previous case involving the man had drawn attention.

Further details about the case and its aftermath are available from the source, including information about a lawsuit filed by the victim's family and a review of the bonding process that led to the man's release.