A 27-year-old Florida man, Travis Ray Thompson, who has been labeled a “monster,” was sentenced to life in prison in connection with the 2022 murder of two-year-old Jacklyn Schwingel. Thompson severed Jacklyn’s spine, killing her, just days after the toddler’s mother broke up with him.

According to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, Thompson was found guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday, June 4. Judge Barbara Kissner would then sentence Thompson to life in prison, more than three years after the brutal murder of Jacklyn.

“I’m incredibly proud of my Major Crimes detectives for their relentless work on this heartbreaking case,” Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said. “Their dedication helped secure justice for an innocent child. I also want to thank State Attorney B

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