A local man has received a life sentence after admitting to the brutal murder of his girlfriend.
Last week, Jay Thomson plead guilty to second degree murder in the death of Theresa Ashley Neville.
The plea was entered more than five years after the 27 year-old was discovered dead in her home.
She had suffered 35 stab wounds.
On Thursday, Judge Michael Brundrett sentenced Thomson to 25 years in prison.
The 62 year-old will not be eligible for parole for at least 10 years.