Richard Debnan Charles has been sentenced to 30 years to life for the 2020 murder of his ex-fiancé, Anika Crane. Her body was found in the trunk of her car. This sentence was given by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Clifford Blakely due to Charles' extensive 40-year criminal record, which includes a previous murder conviction. Crane and Charles had a complicated, 12-year relationship that ended shortly before her disappearance on March 23, 2020, after which she was reported missing by her family.
Charles was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the brutal killing of his ex-fiancé, Anika Crane, whose body was discovered in the trunk of her car.
Judge Clifford Blakely cited Charles' extensive 40-year criminal history, including a prior homicide, as a reason for imposing the strictest sentence possible under the law.
The relationship between Crane and Charles was described as 'complicated', enduring 12 years with multiple break-ups, including one where Charles fathered a child with another woman.
Charles was last seen with Crane shortly before her disappearance on March 23, 2020, shortly after which her family reported her missing.
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