SPARKS, Nev. — Two men convicted in the killing of 21-year-old Joel Undercoffer have been sentenced to decades-long prison terms after a judge added time for weapon enhancements.
Raul Torres-Cortez was sentenced to 10 years with the possibility of parole after four years, plus an additional 20 years with the possibility of parole after eight years. The combined sentence totals 30 years, with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 12 years.
Juan Anguiano was sentenced to 25 years with the possibility of parole after 10 years, plus an additional 15 years with the possibility of parole after four years. The combined sentence totals 40 years, with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 14 years.
In both cases, the additional time was for weapon enhancements tied to their charges and counts.
The sentences stem from Undercoffer’s death on December 11, 2022. Just after 9 p.m., officers with the Sparks Police Department responded to 1877 El Rancho Drive on a report of a shooting. Police found Undercoffer suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died…