Suspect sentenced to life in prison for killing 74-year-old victim in Strongsville park

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A suspect who lured a 74-year-old man to a Strongsville park and killed him was sentenced Monday to life in prison.

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge William Vodrey said Viktor Marie Vendler of Maple Heights will get a first chance at parole in 21 years. Vodrey reprimanded Vendler, calling the slaying of Leroy Johnston shocking.

In June, Vendler, 23, pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated murder and abuse of a corpse…

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