(ABC 6 News) — On Wednesday, a Britt man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to 2nd degree murder.

The sentence for 58-year-old Monte Wayne Eckels was announced on October 30 by Judge Gregg R. Rosenbladt.

(ABC 6 News) – A Britt man pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder on Monday, October 14th.

Monte Wayne Eckels, now 58 years old, Leallen pleaded not guilty to stabbing Bergman It caused Ventura’s death last year.

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Eckels’ plea agreement states that if the court accepts it, he will be sentenced to a maximum of 50 years in prison and must pay $150,000 to the victim’s estate.

The document states that the defendant will have to serve at least 70 percent of the sentence before being eligible for parole.

Eckels’ defense hearing will be held on October 29 at 13.30.

A. GoFundMe It was founded in 2023 for Bergman’s family.