MAYVILLE – The Fredonia man who was found guilty earlier this year of beating and stabbing his elderly neighbor to death has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
On Monday Chautauqua County Judge John Ward delivered the maximum sentence to 41 year-old Jason Wells, who was found guilty of first degree manslaughter during his trial in July. During the sentencing, Judge Ward said that Wells is a danger to society and he felt it necessary to give him the maximum sentence. In addition to the 25 year sentence, Wells will also be subject to five years of post-release supervision.
In February 2010, Wells beat and stabbed his 81-year-old neighbor – Ruth Fisk – while the two lived in the same apartment complex at Fredonia’s One Temple Square.
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