West Haven Murder: Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend

WEST HAVEN, CT — Gerard Crosley, 38, pleaded guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend Keneata Nicholas, 26.

He will serve 35 years in prison as part of the plea deal assuming the judge accepts it, according to the New Haven Register.

Crosley killed Nicholas in February 2016 in their shared apartment at Mallard Brook Crossing. He stabbed her more than 30 times and cut her throat while their 7-month-old son was in the room.

Witnesses told police that Crosley had blood on his clothing and ear when he met with relatives.

Read the full Register report here.