A Lancaster teenager will spend the next 30 years in prison for killing his 18-year-old girlfriend.
Sierra Landry's parents sat in the courtroom Friday wiping away tears as Tanner Crolley pleaded guilty to murder.
Both families were tearful in the courtroom.
Landry's parents said they are thankful to finally have some closure, but they were frustrated, because they said the man who murdered their daughter seems to have no remorse.
Crolley's face was void of emotion as he pleaded guilty to murder, burglary and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in exchange for 30 years in prison.
His attorney said the deal may have saved him from a life sentence.
“I think he is making the right decision in this case,” the public defender said.
Sierra Landry's parents sat in the courtroom Friday wiping away tears as Tanner Crolley pleaded guilty to murder.
Both families were tearful in the courtroom.
Landry's parents said they are thankful to finally have some closure, but they were frustrated, because they said the man who murdered their daughter seems to have no remorse.
Crolley's face was void of emotion as he pleaded guilty to murder, burglary and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in exchange for 30 years in prison.
His attorney said the deal may have saved him from a life sentence.
“I think he is making the right decision in this case,” the public defender said.
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Crolley shot Landry in the face outside a friends' home on John Everall Road last December.
"All I have left is this is this little cross with her ashes in it and it's not a fair trade for a lifetime of love that was robbed from me and my family," said Robert Landry, Sierra’s father.
Robert Landry said Crolley controlled, abused and murdered his daughter when she tried to break up with him.
"It's still disturbing that in 30 years he'll be able to walk the street again," said Robert Landry.
Crolley's mother said her son deserves to serve time, but added he's not a monster.
"Everybody deserves a second chance, and I'm thankful he will be out one day," said Angie Greene.
The Landry’s want state lawmakers to pass a new law, Sierra's Law, which would allow minors to apply for domestic violence orders.
Something, they said, may have saved Sierra's life.
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