XENIA — The man who shot and killed a 71-year-old Yellow Springs woman has learned his punishment.
As reported on News Center 7 at 5, in court Monday, Jackson Bleything pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated murder, improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation, felonious assault, and five counts of tampering with evidence.
In exchange for his guilty plea charges including possession of criminal tools and inducing panic were dismissed.
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The charges are connected to the death of Connie Vang, who was shot and killed at her home on S. High Street on March 14.
Before the judge told Bleything his sentence, the court heard from Vang’s sisters.
“I just want him to know all the broken hearts that have been left behind,” Arleen Vang said.
He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
The most important thing, prosecutors said, was the measure of justice they got for Connie and her family.
“I love her with all of my heart. All of us do. And we still do. So he can’t take love from us. Because sure loved her,” Arleen said.
If Bleything is released from prison he must register on the state’s violent offender register once a year for 10 years.
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