<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Ow7Df_0wEo1ywL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Ow7Df_0wEo1ywL00" width="1400" height="600" ><figcaption>Credit: Harris County District Attorney</figcaption></figure>HOUSTON, Texas — A 62-year-old man from Humble has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his girlfriend’s teenage daughter, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Van Henry Brisbon was convicted of capital murder by a Harris County jury for the killing of 16-year-old Lauren Juma.Lauren, a student at Nimitz High School, was at home alone with Brisbon on April 29, 2022, when she contacted her mother and sister via FaceTime, expressing concern over Brisbon's behavior. Her mother, who was out of town, sent Lauren’s older sister to the house. Upon arrival, the sister found Brisbon holding Lauren at gunpoint. Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly after and heard gunshots from inside the house. Brisbon exited the house and was arrested, while Lauren was found dead inside, killed with a 9mm handgun.Investigators discovered evidence of Brisbon attempting to rape Lauren. During the nine-day trial, jurors were presented with testimony and evidence, including bodycam recordings of the victim’s screams and gunshots. Assistant District Attorney Katie Warren, along with ADA Gina Gilmore, prosecuted the case. "Our jury heard bodycam recordings of the victim’s screams, cries for help and then gunshots, which were not easy to listen to," Warren said. "We are thankful to the jurors for their service and their verdict because they were able to do what needed to be done: They gave this victim and her family justice."Brisbon will not be eligible for parole or release from prison, stated the district attorney's office.</div></body>

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Humble man sentenced to life for killing girlfriends teenage daughter

HOUSTON, Texas — A 62-year-old man from Humble has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his girlfriend’s teenage daughter, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Van Henry Brisbon was convicted of capital murder by a Harris County jury for the killing of 16-year-old Lauren Juma.