Fifteen-Year Sentence for Fresno Stabbing | Fresno News

Manuel Espinoza, a repeat offender with a 1987 homicide conviction, just received a 15-to-life sentence for the fatal stabbing of Ismael Montes — a husband and father who died days after being stabbed in the neck during what investigators believe was an affair-related attack. Despite expressing remorse before sentencing, Espinoza’s violent history and age didn’t spare him; the judge ruled he still poses a danger to society. The victim’s family, including his grieving son and sister-in-law, shared heart-wrenching testimony about losing a beloved man who’ll never see his grandchildren grow up — a pain that echoes through every court appearance since the crime four years ago. This verdict finally closes the chapter on a case that’s haunted both the community and the family for far too long. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90f983149878f430