Man Takes Plea Deal in Fatal Shooting of His Ex-girlfriend, Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
March 2, 2026
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend in 2024.
Julius Massey was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Payton Winston.
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