Brittany Elizabeth Ligdis was killed.

How long is the sentence?

The man, Jeffery Kendall, received 50 years in prison.

Where did this happen?

It happened in Pinole, California.

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Fiend killed ex in front of their 4-year-old son as he cried, ‘Mama!’ — lands 50 years in slammer

First publishedAug 2, 22:42 UTC

Last updatedAug 3, 01:43 UTC · 3m ago

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Fiend killed ex in front of their 4-year-old son as he cried, ‘Mama!’ — lands 50 years in slammer

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A man named Jeffery Kendall was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his ex-partner, Brittany Elizabeth Ligdis, in California. He shot her in the head in front of their young son, who cried out for his mother.

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Jeffery Kendall killed his girlfriend, Brittany Ligdis. This happened in Pinole, California, on February 16, 2024. The man shot her in the head right in front of their four-year-old son. The police heard the boy cry out, "Mama!" Kendall will now spend 50 years in prison.

Why it matters

This story shows how tragic violence can be. It reminds us that terrible events happen to families every day.

In brief

Who was killed?: Brittany Elizabeth Ligdis was killed.
How long is the sentence?: The man, Jeffery Kendall, received 50 years in prison.
Where did this happen?: It happened in Pinole, California.

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All outlets frame the story very similarly by focusing on the shocking violence and the tragic moment it occurred.

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The dramatic emotional impact (son crying 'Mama!')
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New York PostAug 2, 22:42Highlights the boy's cry in the headline.
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New York PostAug 2, 22:42Provides names, date, location, and sentence length.
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The harrowing final moments (911 call)
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New York PostAug 2, 22:42Mentions the mother begging for mercy in the 911 call.