Troy Livingston, a 21-year-old man from Bread Springs, New Mexico, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for second degree murder in Indian Country.
Livingston, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was ordered to serve 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to the crime.
According to court records, Livingston beat his girlfriend, Jane Doe, with his hands, feet, and a metal flashlight on April 6, 2019. The assault left her with severe injuries to her head, face, and body.
Livingston admitted to killing Jane Doe with malice aforethought and acting with callous and wanton disregard for human life.
The murder took place at a residence located in McKinley County on the Navajo Nation. The investigation into the crime was led by the Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys David P. Cowen and Frederick T. Mendenhall prosecuted the case.
Livingston’s sentence is a result of a plea agreement that he entered into with the government. He will be serving his time in federal prison.
The case serves as a reminder of the severity of domestic violence and the consequences of such actions. The Navajo Nation and law enforcement agencies are working to address these issues and protect victims of domestic violence.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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