Angel Luis Sierra Reyes, 39, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing his girlfriend by setting her on fire at their South Hill home. In April, Reyes pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree.

The courtroom was filled with Bazan’s family members, who wore t-shirts printed with her photo and nickname, “Lucy.” Bazan’s sister-in-law and niece told the judge that Bazan was a hard-working woman, who was committed to providing for her teenage son.

Prosecutor Mark Lindquist called the murder “a horrific example of domestic violence.

On May 5, 2014, the victim, Maria Bazan, and Reyes got into an argument about their relationship. Reyes retrieved a gas can, poured the fuel on Bazan and ignited it using a handheld lighter. Bazan ran from the home and a neighbor put out the flames using a garden hose. Reyes walked out of the home, got into his pickup truck and drove away. Bazan suffered serious burns covering the maj