A Marine Corps recruiter who broke into a Michigan home in the middle of the night and repeatedly stabbed an 11-year-old girl has been sentenced to up to 40 years in prison — and dropped to his knees in court as he pleaded for forgiveness.
Ricardo Perez Castillo, 25, entered a no-contest plea to assault with intent to murder, first-degree home invasion, and second-degree assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in connection with the June 15, 2024 attack, according to the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office.
“This case is disturbing on so many levels,” Judge Christina Mims said at last week’s sentencing, WOOD Grand Rapids reported. “What you engaged in was — just what comes to mind is a real-life horror movie or a horror show where you’re stabbing this child. It’s just by the grace of God that she wasn’t killed.”…