Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering pregnant Hispanic woman
Trey Greenleaf was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Kendra Vela, a pregnant woman, at a hotel in Amarillo, Texas
2024-09-27T14:37:39+00:00- Trey Greenleaf Sentenced for Double Murder
- Pregnant Victim Shot Twice
- Trial Ends with Life Sentence
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a pregnant woman in a hotel.
The crime took place in February 2023 at the Woodspring Suites, located east of Interstate 40.
The victim, identified as Kendra Vela, 31, was shot twice in the head.
At the time of her murder, Vela was also pregnant.
Trey Greenleaf Arrested After Being Identified as Main Suspect
Trey Greenleaf, 31, was identified as the main suspect due to his relationship with the victim.
Greenleaf was arrested at another motel in Amarillo, where a gun was found in his possession.
Ballistics testing confirmed that the weapon was the same one used to kill Kendra Vela.
Although Greenleaf admitted to shooting Vela, he claimed it was in self-defense.
This claim was disproven during the trial through witness testimonies and forensic evidence.
After a seven-day trial, Greenleaf was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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The jury found him guilty of capital murder for the deaths of Kendra Vela and her unborn child.
Prosecutor Jason Herring emphasized his dedication to seeking justice for the victims and their families.