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Allison Decker Sentenced to Life in Prison

Allison Decker Sentenced to Life in Prison

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Spirit Lake, IA (KICD)– Nearly two years after Angel Bastman was killed in her Lake Park home, Allison Decker has been sentenced.

Decker was convicted of first-degree murder, third degree theft and conspiracy to commit theft in June following a nearly week long bench trial in May. She given a mandatory life sentence for the murder on Tuesday along with another two years in prison for the theft charge.

The defense at trial claimed Justice Berntson was the actual killer after he and the victim were reportedly taking part in drug activity on the night in question, but the prosecution, but the prosecution presented evidence that it said showed otherwise.

Berntson reached a plea deal in that case dropping his conviction to attempted murder and currently serving up to 25 years behind bars.

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