NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A woman from Northumberland County will spend time behind bars after a no-contest plea to murder.
Lisa Karlaza was sentenced Thursday to 15 to 40 years for her husband's death.
Police found Richard Karlaza, 60, dead inside the couple's home on July 4, 2021. He died from multiple stab wounds, and police found a knife in the couple's dishwasher with blood on the blade. Lisa initially told police her husband died in a home invasion, but there was no sign of anyone breaking into the home. Lisa was arrested at the scene.
Karlaza pleaded no contest to third-degree murder charges in May. That means she did not admit guilt but was sentenced as if she was.
Karlaza did not make any comments at the hearing. Family members showed up to the sentencing and asked the judge to give Karlaza the maximum punishment. Family members did not want to talk on camera, but they told Newswatch 16 they are happy with the sentence and that this was a long time coming.
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