Young Girl Finds Mom Dead After Dad's Shocking Admission to Police

A man in Wyoming has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing the mother of his child. Their daughter discovered the scene and informed authorities.

Incident Details

Sterling Louis Black, 25, faces charges for the death of Angelina Rose Bell, aged 24. The incident occurred at the Ol' Wyoming Motel in Riverton on March 7. Responding officers found Bell's body, leading to a homicide investigation.

Investigation Findings

Detectives identified signs of foul play, including a 9 mm shell casing at the scene. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the face. Further details emerged from court documents indicating that the young daughter described her father's anger and finding her mother's body.

Arrest and Charges

Sterling Louis Black turned himself in after being identified as a suspect by police. His surrender followed discussions with his father, who located him on their property and urged him to contact authorities. A matching handgun was also recovered. If convicted, Black faces a possible sentence of 20 years to life in prison.

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