Woman's killer to spend 20-plus years in prison

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:24 p.m. MDT
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It was loyalty to the 35th Street Gang, a self-declared part of the West Side Crips, that got Alvey in trouble, Pullan told him.

"For that selfish, narcissistic act of bravery, you were awarded a worthless bandana and token acceptance of your criminal friends," Pullan said, then looked out at Alvey's family members in the courtroom. "The family you rejected is here. The gang family you chose instead, the one for which you were willing to commit murder, has abandoned you."

Alvey spoke only briefly at the hearing, his voice shaking.

"I'd just like to say that I'm sorry this happened," he said. "I hope Pam can forgive me, if she ever decides to. I'd understand if she didn't. If I could, I would take it all back, make it so it never happened, so we wouldn't be here today."

E-mail: sisraelsen@desnews.com

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As a defense attorney I feel the judge made the most just and the...

Ace Attorney | June 18, 2009 at 3:38 p.m.

The judge did the right thing. He was a kid, and until you have been...

Agree | June 18, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.

The sentence was for 20 to life but the judge ordered him to serve 30...

Reader | June 18, 2009 at 8:25 a.m.

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Laurie Wynn, Wasatch Wave

Christopher Alvey addresses the court, along with his defense attorney, Sidney Unrau during Alvey's sentencing in Heber City, Wednesday.

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