A Trenton man has finally admitted to stabbing the mother of his child better than 40 times over the course of an argument in her car, obviously killing her, in 2008.
The suspect, 24 year old Donte Cofield, will most likely be sentenced to a year less than his age in prison – 23 years, if you’re bad at math – for aggravated murder in the slaying of 22 year old Carla Diaz on April 19, 2008.
Cofield initially told authorities that someone else attacked the couple, primarily stabbing Diaz and merely slicing Cofield’s finger. After this was revealed to be a lie, he claimed that he blacked out during the vicious attack. This was also found to be a lie after much back and forth action between his defense and the prosecution.
Per a plea deal, Cofield must serve 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim’s family. Once released, Cofield must serve five years of probation.
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