Tulsa Man Gets 45 Years Prison For Second-Degree Murder

A Tulsa man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

Jose Mata was charged in connection with an armed robbery last spring that led to a convenience store clerk’s death.

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Two other men were also charged.

A judge sentenced Cesar Espinoza to life in prison.

Bayle Snell is awaiting trial.