California Man Gets 50 Years To Life For Killing Ex Before Son
On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, a California man was sentenced to 50 years to life for fatally shooting his ex-partner in front of their 4-year-old son inside her Pinole home.[1]
Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Glenn Kim imposed two consecutive 25-to-life terms, totaling 50 years to life.[1] A jury in May 2026 convicted Kendall of first-degree murder and child endangerment.[1]
On Feb. 16, 2024, Kendall broke into Ligdis' Pinole home while she hid with their 4-year-old son and fatally shot her during a 911 call.[1] Prosecutors said Ligdis begged for help during the call as Kendall fired.[1]
The judge also found Kendall guilty of illegally possessing a 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol and barred him from contacting his son except under limited court-approved conditions until November 2035, when the child turns 16.[1]
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- On Feb. 16, 2024, Kendall broke into Ligdis' Pinole, California home while she hid with their 4-year-old son and fatally shot her during a 911 call.
- On Monday, August 3, 2026, Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Glenn Kim sentenced Kendall to two consecutive terms of 25 years to life, totaling 50 years to life.
- A jury in May 2026 found Kendall guilty of first-degree murder and child endangerment, and the judge separately convicted him of illegally possessing a 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol.
- The court barred Kendall from contacting his son, except under limited court-approved conditions, until November 2035 when the child turns 16.
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