Convicted assassin tells sufferer’s household he is not sorry and would do it over once more ‘one million instances’

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By Linda Ikeji
13 November 2026, 10:27 pm

Damien Murphy was sentenced to 32 years in jail on Thursday for the deadly capturing of William Carney in Fresno, California.

Murphy declined to apologise to Carney’s household, telling them at his sentencing that he would do it once more.

“I would apologize, but I’m not going to apologize for protecting my family. I’d do it a million times,” Murphy stated, in accordance with ABC30.

Murphy pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in September. Investigators stated a dispute between Carney and Murphy’s household preceded the October 2023 capturing at a petroleum station. Carney initially survived however later died from his accidents.

Carney’s daughter, Essence, described the impression of shedding her father in a sufferer impression assertion. “It was like all my dreams died at once,” she stated.

Carney’s mom additionally addressed the courtroom. “My life simply no longer holds the happiness it once had. The joy that used to come naturally has been replaced by grief,” she stated.

The choose rebuked Murphy for his remarks and urged him to indicate regret. “I hope every second of your 32 years, you think about William and his family and the damage you’ve caused,” the choose stated.