Life Sentence
Coverage of Life Sentence in the Nexus archive.
- Rex merits death and more: Letters to the Editor — June 21, 2026
NY Post readers discuss Rex Heuermann's life sentence for the Gilgo Beach killings, with some arguing he merits death. The letters to the editor reflect strong public opposition to his sentencing.
- YouTuber who faked livestream alibi in pregnant girlfriend’s murder gets life sentence
A Northern Ireland YouTuber who used a fake livestream as an alibi during the murder of his pregnant girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison. The case involved the use of a fabricated livestream to establish an alibi for the crime.
- US man who plotted with au pair to murder wife given life sentence
A US man was sentenced to life in prison for plotting with an au pair to murder his wife and luring another man to his Virginia home as a fall guy. Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães were involved in a scheme to kill Christine Banfield, a nurse, in February 2023.
- Hit-and-run driver who mowed down innocent 16-year-old on pavement while hunting for e-bike riders is jailed for life
A hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 16-year-old on the pavement while targeting e-bike riders was sentenced to life in prison. The incident occurred during a deliberate pursuit of e-bike riders, resulting in a fatal collision.
- Life sentence for teen who stabbed man to death while on bail for slashing another victim
A teen received a life sentence for stabbing a man to death while on bail for a previous slashing incident. The case involves John McNab, as noted in the article.
- Jealous company boss who murdered ex-girlfriend after hiding tracker in her daughter's scooter then filmed selfie next to her as she lay dying is jailed for life
A jealous company boss murdered his ex-girlfriend, concealed a tracker in her daughter's scooter, and filmed a selfie beside her as she died. He was sentenced to life in prison for the crime.
- Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema was convicted of hiring a hitman to kill his husband, Brent Sikkema, an NYC art dealer, who was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024. Daniel faces a mandatory life in prison sentence.
- Woman, 70, who murdered her film director sister then stole her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex jailed for life
A 70-year-old woman was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her film director sister and stealing her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex. The case highlights a familial crime involving theft and murder.
- US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
US singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a missing teen girl. Prosecutors could seek a life sentence for Burke if he is convicted.
- Father who murdered five-week-old daughter after causing more than 40 fractures and brain injury jailed for life
A father was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his five-week-old daughter by causing over 40 fractures and a severe brain injury. The court ruled the actions as premeditated and heinous, highlighting the extreme violence inflicted on the infant.