It was an emotional day in the courtroom as Dontee Johnson agreed to a life sentence and then turned to the family and apologized for what happened to his ex-wife.
"I just apologize for what happened, it was an accident," said Johnson.
It was over a year ago when Naketta Smith went missing from her Del City home.
After two weeks of searching Dontee Johnson led officers to her body in Spencer.
"We believe he pulled a gun on her and shot her," said Gayland Gieger, Assistant District Attorney.
Wednesday Johnson agreed to a plea deal.
Although he still says the gun accidentally discharged, he did enter a guilty plea.
The family was moved to tears as they left the courtroom, but prosecutors say they feel like they finally got justice for Naketta.
"We can't make this family whole, nothing we do can make this family whole. But what this does is essentially guarantee he will never be on the streets again," said Gieger.
Under the plea agreement, Johnson will not be able to appeal the ruling, but will be eligible for parole in 38 years.
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