Matthew Muller, the former attorney responsible for a high-profile kidnapping case that inspired the true crime documentary American Nightmare, has been sentenced to multiple life terms for a series of violent home invasions in California’s South Bay area. Muller, already serving a 40-year federal sentence for the 2015 abduction of Denise Huskins in Vallejo, faced additional charges for break-ins and assaults linked to his crime spree.
Prosecutors detailed how Muller targeted affluent homes, using stun guns and zip ties to subdue his victims. His calculated methods, including breaking into homes at night while wearing a wetsuit and night-vision goggles, terrorized families across the region.
Victims testified about the trauma they endured, describing the psychological toll of Muller’s attacks. The sentencing ensures that Muller will remain behind bars for life, bringing a measure of closure to those he harmed…