Homeless man who killed golfer on course sentenced

5years ago

Ames news, Iowa news.

The convicted killer of an Iowa State University golfer has received life in prison without parole sentence on Friday.

A Story County judge pronounced the sentence against 22-year-old Collin Richards who had pleaded guilty to murdering Celia Barquin Arozamena, 22-year-old, on Sept. 17 as she was playing on a course near the university campus in Ames before leaving her slain body in a pond.

At the time of the incident, Richards had been homeless, staying at an encampment in the woods.

The victim was a top golfer in Spain and came to the US with the dream of becoming a professional athlete.

Her family lawyer said that the sentencing will help bring some closure to her relatives.