Michael Hughes was sentenced to 50 years to life after being convicted of the first-degree murder of Mario Velasquez Cardoso. Prosecutors revealed that Hughes had deliberately planned the act, following a property dispute involving his girlfriend and the victim. In the lead-up to the murder, Hughes surveilled the location, disabled a camera, and set a trap by closing a gate, forcing Cardoso to exit his vehicle. He then shot Cardoso from a concealed position and attempted to destroy evidence post-crime, including the rifle used and his computer data.
Michael Hughes, 75, received a 50 years to life sentence for the first-degree murder of Mario Velasquez Cardoso, ending his life through careful planning and execution.
Hughes meticulously staked out the victim's residence, removed surveillance cameras, and set a deadly trap before fatally shooting Cardoso with a rifle.
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