Anthony Jones Sentenced to Life for Rapes and Murder

Anthony Francisco Jones, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the brutal sexual assaults and murder of two women near the Venice Canals on April 6. He pleaded no contest to multiple charges, including murder, two counts of forcible rape, and others, after attacking the victims within an hour, knocking them unconscious with a blunt object. One victim, Sarah Alden, succumbed to her injuries on May 20, while the other, Mary Klein, survived but sustained severe injuries. Judge Cathryn F. Brougham imposed a sentence of life without parole, plus an additional 107 years to life for the offenses. Prosecutors emphasized the collaborative efforts of law enforcement in securing justice for the victims and the community. The case has drawn attention to the tragic impact of such violent crimes on families and neighborhoods.