Nebraska Man Gets 30-50 Years for Girlfriend’s Murder | Lincoln News

A Nebraska man convicted of bludgeoning his ex-girlfriend to death with a hammer — and dumping her body near Lincoln — has had his murder sentence upheld by the state’s highest court. The jury found him guilty in 2023, and now he’ll serve 30 to 50 years. The brutal crime unfolded after a bar argument, with investigators later finding her body weeks after she went missing — her car discovered near his apartment. His sister’s report triggered the investigation, and despite an alibi that placed him near the crime scene, the appeals court ruled he had clear motive. Evidence, including a block of ice possibly used as a weapon, and forensic analysis of the hammer, sealed his fate. The Supreme Court’s decision closes the book on a chilling case of domestic violence turned deadly. 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/10350e6615ae0b34