A woman pleaded guilty to charges she faces in connection with the 2025 shooting death of her 90-year-old father, according to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
44-year-old Jennifer Mulligan pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of felony, prosecutors say. Her initial first-degree murder charge was reduced as a result of this plea agreement.
According to the plea agreement obtained by News 3, Mulligan is set to receive a sentence of 40 years for the second-degree murder charge and three years for the firearm charge. The amount of time she will serve in prison will be determined with the court; however, the agreement notes that the active time “shall be capped at the midpoint of the guidelines as accepted by the Court at sentencing.” The agreement also outlines probation guidelines for Mulligan after her release…