Jury Hands Burrito Murderer Stiff Sentence

 

SAN ANGELO, TX — It’s official. Convicted murderer Abel Rueda will spend the rest of his life behind bars. 

As previously reported, from Jan. 23-27, 2023, the murder  trial Abel Rueda was held in Tom Green County. For the full list of the week’s stories click here

On Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, the jury sentenced Rueda to life in prison for murdering Juan Quintana. The jury deliberated for just over two hours before deciding his fate. 

With a murder a defendant can be sentenced from 5-99 years or life in prison. In this case Rueda was given to the maximum sentence. 

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