A Connecticut teen who stabbed a classmate to death because she rejected his junior prom invitation was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Christopher Plaskon, 19, was sentenced Monday in Milford Superior Court.
Plaskon’s attorney, Edward Gavin, speaking to reporters following the sentencing, called the situation “a senseless tragedy that was driven here by Christopher’s psychosis.”
Plaskon initially pleaded not guilty to attacking 16-year-old Maren Sanchez — but later changed his plea to no contest.
The attack occurred on April 25, 2014 in the hallway of Jonathan Law High School. Plaskon cut his victim’s throat and body until school staffers intervened.
Sanchez, a National Honor Society member, was involved in drama and other school activities. She planned on attending the dance with her new boyfriend.
Under a juvenile justice law passed last year, Plaskon could be parole-eligible after serving 60% of his sentence, or 15 years. He’s credited with serving two years of his sentence so far.
The victim’s father, Jose Sanchez, discussed his daughter’s tragic death outside court Monday, calling Plaskon’s sentence “much too lenient.”
“He’s likely to get out in his 30s. I never get my daughter back. My daughter will always be dead,” he said.
