KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 A 73-year-old man convicted of brutally murdering a woman in Kern County will remain in prison for at least three more years after the California Board of Parole Hearings denied his release last month.<\/p>\n
Arturo Huerta was denied parole following a November hearing where the board determined he still poses an unreasonable risk to public safety. Huerta was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2011 death of Acamea Coy.<\/p>\n
Police discovered Coy’s body in Huerta’s bedroom with her arms bound and her mouth and eyes covered. The room was covered in blood spatter, and officers found a bloody hammer and knife on the floor.<\/p>\n
The coroner determined Coy died from blood loss, asphyxia and cocaine intoxication. She had defensive wounds.<\/p>\n
Huerta was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison and has served 15 years. During his November parole hearing, Huerta changed his testimony from an earlier hearing in June.<\/p>\n
Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer commented; \u201cHuerta carried out an extremely brutal murder. The victim did not deserve the immense suffering she endured, which ultimately cost her life.\u201d<\/p>\n
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