WICHITA, Kan. – A man from Goddard, Kansas has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 beating death of his mother.
The 23-year-old man, who was convicted of second-degree murder, was handed the life sentence with no possibility of parole for 50 years on Thursday. The man was also found guilty of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.
The incident occurred in May 2021 when the man assaulted his mother, resulting in her death. The police later found her body in their home. It was reported that the man had a history of mental health issues and had been off his medications.
During the trial, the man’s defense attorney argued for a lighter sentence, citing his mental health issues. However, the judge ultimately handed down the maximum sentence, stating that the severity of the crime and the impact on the victim’s family were important factors to consider.
The prosecution also presented evidence of previous violent incidents involving the man, arguing that he posed a danger to society.
The man will serve his sentence at the state prison, where he will undergo a mental health evaluation and receive the necessary treatment.
In conclusion, the Goddard man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 beating death of his mother. He was also found guilty of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. The judge handed down the maximum sentence, citing the severity of the crime and the impact on the victim’s family. The man’s history of mental health issues was taken into account, and he will undergo evaluation and treatment while serving his sentence.