Man sentenced to 22 years in prison for killing neighbor with 17 stab wounds in MA

According to the complaint, the crime took place in the village of Santa Maria, located in the rural area of ​​the municipality. At the time, the victim was at someone else's residence, where those present were drinking alcoholic beverages. At one point, an argument began. When Wesley was leaving, the accused appeared and called him.

As he approached, Wesley was hit by a knife in the chest and fell to the ground. The accused then left the scene, but returned and hit the victim again in the neck. According to witness statements, Vandervan also allegedly made death threats against neighbors, causing fear among community residents.

The police managed to arrest the defendant, who, during testimony, confessed to having murdered the victim with 17 stab wounds. He also allegedly threatened to kill the owner of the residence where the crime took place.