A New York woman will spend the rest of her days in a prison cell for traveling to Florida to fatally stab her ex-boyfriend's new lover dozens of times and taking the witness stand to claim self-defense.

Sakiyna Thompson, 31, was convicted in October for the murder of 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson. On Monday, a judge sentenced Thompson to life behind bars. Deputies with the Broward County Sheriff's Office say Thompson killed Hodgson at the victim's apartment in Tamarac on July 13, 2022.

Hodgson's family members, wearing "Justice For Kayla" T-shirts with her picture on the back, spoke to the judge about the victim, saying she was a "fashionista" with a loving personality who was willing to help anyone in need.

Her cousin had harsh words for Thompson.

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