Court upholds sentence for man who strangled pregnant wife

The Michigan Court of Appeals is upholding a sentence of 33 years to 100 years in prison for a man who strangled his pregnant wife.

Richard Guichelaar strangled his wife Amber Guichelaar to death in November 2020 while their two toddler daughters were nearby.

Guichelaar pleaded guilty to assaulting a pregnant individual causing miscarriage or still birth and second-degree murder.

Guichelaar appealed the sentence arguing it was too harsh.

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