Date published: 12/8/2009
BY KEITH EPPS
A Stafford man who shot and killed his wife in front of their son pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder.
Francisco Escobar, 46, entered the plea in Stafford Circuit Court just before a scheduled three-day jury trial was about to start.
He was also convicted of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Prosecutors Michael Hardiman and Lori DiGiosia dropped three other charges.
Alva Escobar, 42, was shot at least three times Feb. 20 while sitting in a vehicle in her driveway at 33 Rubins Walk in southern Stafford.
Escobar will be sentenced June 22. He is facing a maximum penalty of life plus three years in prison.
Escobar asked Judge Charles Sharp to sentence him today, but Sharp instead ordered a pre-sentence report.
Keith Epps: 540/374-5404
kepps@freelancestar.com
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