Pernell Sims, 35, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today for shooting and killing his prior romantic partner, Tyshida Williams, in July 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
D.C. Man Gets 17-Year Prison Term for Murdering Romantic Partner
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