The Brief

A Tarrant County jury sentenced Valerian "Will" O'Steen to death for the murder of Marissa Grimes, a 26-year-old mother of two.

Grimes's body was discovered in the crawl space under O'Steen's Fort Worth home after she was reported missing in February 2022.

Prosecutors said O'Steen, who had a history of domestic violence against Grimes, killed her after she was able to leave his home and report him to police.

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - A Tarrant County jury sentenced a man to death after he was found guilty of killing a young mother whose body was discovered hidden under his Fort Worth home.

Jury Delivers Death Sentence

What we know:

A Tarrant County jury sentenced 28-year-old Valerian "Will" O'Steen to death for killing a 26-year-old mother of two in February 2022.

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