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Before the judge announced the sentence, the prosecutor read a letter from Avants daughter, Nicole.

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The only word to describe the state of our family is shattered, wrote Nicole in the letter.

You think my mamas seen that, though?

Maynor asked his friend on the other line.

This crime continues to shock the conscience.

Mrs. Avants death was a tragic loss felt by our entire community, District Attorney George Gascon said.

Maynor is scheduled to be sentenced on March 30 in Los Angeles County.