A Sacramento man, Darnell Erby, has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the ruthless murder of 77-year-old Pamela May in her North Highlands home. This sentence was pronounced by Judge Laurel White, following Erby’s conviction on June 17 for first-degree murder amidst a burglary, mutilation, and armed burglary on five counts, as reported by Hoodline.
Reportedly, the attack occurred on July 15, 2022, where Erby subdued May with her own clothing before killing her and attempting to transfer her property title to himself. Police were able to find her dismembered body before Erby could completely dispose of the evidence, as stated in a report from the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office. Erby, who had a prior history of residential burglary, had been released early by CDCR through a “non-violent” parole program, a decision that has drawn significant criticism and concern.
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office expressed relief at the sentencing but was quick to point out that the incident could have been evaded, lambasting state officials for a policy failure that, according to them, directly correlates to the woman’s tragic demise. “Our prosecutors opposed his release twice,” the DA’s office stated. “CDCR pushed him out anyway—through a so-called “non-violent” parole program.”…