Convicted killer of Howard Beach woman sentenced to life in prison without parole

Chanel Lewis was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano Tuesday.
The sentence, handed down by Judge Michael Aloise following a tumultuous 24 hours in his courtroom, came after emotional statements from the victim’s family. The Legal Aid Society, which represented Lewis during his legal odyssey, vowed to appeal the case.
“While there is no denying that Karina Vetrano’s death is tragic and that her family and friends suffer