RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of a 2023 murder.

David Abara was arrested by the Sparks Police Department and Nevada State Police in connection with the June 2023 murder of Randal Lowery.

A jury had found that Abara had stabbed Lowery repeatedly in the face, neck and arms before leaving him to die at Fisherman’s Park.

Police reviewed video surveillance from the area and saw Abara yelling at Lowery and then striking him.

Abara was detained as a person of interest but denied any involvement. Evidence uncovered by the Sparks Police Department ultimately confirmed Abara as the man on surveillance, and he was arrested.

“This is a good example of patient and diligent police work paying off. SPD did not r

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