PHOENIX – A Mesa man will probably spend the rest of his life behind bars after his conviction on multiple sex crimes against an 8-year-old girl, authorities announced Friday.

David Leonardo Cruz, 44, was sentenced last week to two terms of life in prison after being found guilty on two counts of sexual conduct with a minor in May, according to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

He also received two 15-year sentences for convictions on two counts of child molestation. The sentences were ordered to be served consecutively, so there is little chance he will ever be released.

8-year-old victim testified during sex crimes trial

The victim, who was in second grade when Cruz started sexually abusing her, testified during the trial.

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