Convicted murderer Erika Sandoval sentenced to 50 years to life in prison
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Strong and emotional impact statements were read aloud by Daniel Green's twin brother, sister and family members detailing the grief and heartache they've experienced since he was murdered 10 years ago.
"We didn't lose Daniel, he was taken. He was murdered by Erika for the most repulsive reasons," Daneil's twin Matthew Green said. "Her narcissistic and short-sided decisions will affect us for the rest of our lives."
Thursday morning, Tulare County Judge Juliet Boccone sentenced Erika Sandoval to 50 years to life for first-degree murder.
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She was married to Green and they had a son. Sandoval admitted to shooting and killing Green in 2015 after breaking into his home.
Tulare County District Attorney David Alavezos says this case had hours of statements and recordings to review.
"I had to listen to all of that, go through tons of information and I listen to the jail calls. I read what they sent out," Alavezos said.
The case first went to trial in 2019 but ended in a mistrial. The second started in February of this year.
Alavezos argued Sandoval has an antisocial personality disorder and was a pathological liar throughout the trial.
"This was debunked at trial by Dr. Rogers and we heard over and over that Sandoval does not meet the criteria," Sandoval's defense attorney Morgan Blankenship said.
Sandoval's defense adding she was abused and in fear for her life.
"He was arrested for DV after Erika was found with injuries that matched her statement to officers that day," he said.
Green and Sandoval's is son now living with Green's family who shared the pain the boy has dealt with since losing both parents.
"He carries his grief with grace and shares a strength that inspires us every day," Joanna Green said.
Sandoval will be eligible for parole in 12 years when she turns 50.
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