A Lynn man convicted of killing 40-year-old Sherell Pringle of Woburn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday..

Bruce Maiben, 48, was found guilty of first-degree murder of Pringle, who went missing in the early hours of Dec. 19, 2021. Family members were immediately concerned about her disappearance.

“This verdict and subsequent sentence will ensure that the defendant will be held accountable for his senseless and atrocious conduct,” Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said on Wednesday. “Our hope is that the family and friends of Sherell Pringle can find some comfort in this outcome.”

She was remembered as a true leader and amazing mother in her obituary .

“She enjoyed spending time with her son Jahmani, family, and dog. She loved trave

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