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flag Michael Burham sentenced to 25 years to life in NY for killing Kala Hodgkin after accusing him of rape.

flag Michael Burham, 37, was sentenced to 25 years to life in New York prison for the first-degree murder of Kala Hodgkin, killed in her home on May 11, 2023, after accusing Burham of rape. flag He pleaded guilty in January, with prosecutors citing the killing as witness elimination. flag Burham had previously been sentenced in Pennsylvania to 25 years and two months to 50 years for kidnapping and other charges, which will run concurrently with the New York sentence. flag After the murder, he fled to Pennsylvania, kidnapped a couple, and escaped custody during transport, sparking a 10-day manhunt before being recaptured. flag Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt expressed hope Burham will die in prison, though he may become eligible for parole after 25 years.

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