, the Massachusetts wife found guilty of murdering her firefighter husband earlier this month, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. A jury found 49-year-old Ricci and assault with a dangerous weapon on August 2. She was convicted of fatally stabbing her husband, 51-year-old Michael Ricci, in the heart and the back of his left shoulder after they had gotten into an argument.
Superior Court of Massachusetts Judge Diane Freniere sentenced Christine Ricci to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder charge and six years for the assault charge. Michael Ricci was a U.S.
Army veteran and a firefighter with the Boston Fire Department for 23 years. "I have considered the life of a beautiful, humble man, a loving father, a veteran of the United States Army, the cook of the house, beloved by his family, a compassionate and kind man who as a Boston firefighter selflessly and courageously dedicated his professional life to helping those in the direst of circumstances," Freniere said prior to handing down her sentence. Christine Ricci taught Zumba classes online and took classes at Quincy College.
Opening statements in the trial began on July 25. Prosecutors said Christine Ricci struggled to forgive her husband after he admitted to having an affair, while defense claimed the state had no evidence to prove she killed her husband. The couple's three children all testified in the case and spoke at the sentencing.
During trial testimony, Sophiya Ricci.