Galan-Preval Sentenced for Stabbing Girlfriend | Las Vegas News

Jose Galan-Preval, a U.S.-based optometrist, was sentenced to 14-35 years for fatally stabbing his girlfriend Yaimara Leyva-Cadet in a violent outburst fueled by months of marital strife and financial stress — a crime that shattered their dream of a fresh start in America. Though he pleaded guilty and showed immediate remorse, the judge wrestled with his lack of prior criminal history and the chilling moment he “snapped.” Galan-Preval, who turned himself in after the attack, begged for forgiveness from the victim’s Cuban family and his own country, expressing deep regret and wishing he could have died in her place. 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/9cd9aadd28bdc7b4