A 56-year-old Texas veteran, David Grejtak, will spend decades behind bars for the 2023 murder of 44-year-old Lydia Morales. Grejtak killed her following a dispute over loud music, with Morales losing her life while protecting her family.

As reported by the San Antonio Express-News, Grejtak was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was found guilty of murder back in July after his second trial, in connection with Morales’s September killing. His first trial ended with a jury unable to reach a unanimous decision.

The outlet reported that the prosecution requested a sentence of no less than 45 years. However, Judge Kristina Escalona sentenced the man to 30 years, given his age and his status as a honorably discharged veteran. Grejtak must serve 15 years in prison before being eligible for pa

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