BLAIR, Neb. (AP) — A judge has resentenced a man convicted of killing a 21-year-old Blair woman nearly 33 years ago.
Fifty-year-old Dale Nollen, who began serving his life sentence at age 17, was resentenced Friday to 90 years to life.
District Judge John Samson's sentence means Nollen will be eligible for parole at age 62. He can't be released without parole.
The sentence was prompted by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says judges must have the ability to sentence juveniles to something other than an automatic life term.
Nollen pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Mary Jo Hovendick, who authorities say was raped, robbed, bound and trapped inside a car sent hurtling into the Missouri River by Nollen and another teen, Brian Smith.
Nollen's attorney says prison has reformed him.
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