Norfolk Navy man sentenced to 44 years in prison for 2025 murder of fellow sailor A sailor stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, has been sentenced to 44 years in federal prison. The conviction is for the unpremeditated murder of a female sailor with whom he worked. Navy officials confirmed the sentencing occurred on Tuesday.

• A sailor based in Norfolk, Virginia, received a 44-year federal prison sentence.
• The sailor was convicted of unpremeditated murder.
• The victim was a female sailor who worked with the convicted sailor.
• The murder involved strangulation.
• Navy officials confirmed the sentencing took place on Tuesday.