1Oxnard, CA – A California couple has received lengthy prison sentences for the murder of a woman they lured from a bar. Margarita Jimenez, 34, was sentenced to 80 years to life in prison. Jorge Garfias, 38, received a sentence of 25 years to life.

The victims, Jimenez and Garfias were convicted of first-degree murder last month. The victim, Yanelly Vargas, was shot and killed on March 17 after a dispute that escalated following a telephone call to Garfias from Vargas.

Police responded to the nightclub shortly before midnight to reports of a fight. Gunshots were heard as officers arrived at the scene, where they discovered Vargas suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital where she later died.

During the sentencing on Tuesday, family members provided victim impa

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