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Woman who fatally stabbed her fire captain wife is sentenced to 36 years to life
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew J. Campa , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The sentence imposed was 36 years to life, given on a Wednesday. A guilty plea was entered on August 4, and the sentencing followed.
A woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a lengthy sentence. The crime involved the death of her wife, a captain with a fire department.
The sentence imposed was 36 years to life, given on a Wednesday. Further details about the case are available from the source.
A guilty plea was entered on August 4, and the sentencing followed. The victim held a rank of captain in a fire department, and the case resulted in a significant prison term.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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