Man tied girlfriend in Nevada

John Matthew Chapman, a Pennsylvania man, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Jaime Feden, who he lured to the Nevada desert under the pretense of a romantic getaway. In September 2019, Chapman convinced Feden to participate in a 'bondage photoshoot,' where he tied her to a signpost, covered her mouth and nose with duct tape, and watched her suffocate. After her death, he discarded her body in the desert and returned to Pennsylvania, where he continued to impersonate her on social media and spend her money. Following a welfare check requested by Feden's concerned friend, police discovered evidence linking Chapman to her disappearance, leading to his arrest. He was found guilty of kidnapping resulting in death in May 2024, with U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson emphasizing the case's message against such heinous crimes. The sentence was announced on August 2, 2024, providing some closure for Feden's family after five years of grief.