A Vacaville man was sentenced to 73 years to life in prison Thursday in connection with three murders – two caused by the LNU Lightning Complex fire he set in an attempt to cover the first killing.

Victor Serriteno, 33, a previously convicted felon, pleaded no contest earlier this year to killing Priscilla Castro, 32, of Vallejo, in the afternoon or early evening of Aug. 16, 2020, then burning her body on Aug. 18, which started the Markley Fire near Lake Berryessa. It merged into the Hennessey Fire and later became part of the LNU Lightning Complex, leading to the deaths of two men – Leon Bone and Douglas Mai — in rural Vacaville, and destroying numerous homes and property.

The sentencing followed emotional testimony from the families and friends of those who lost their lives, who filled

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