FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 20, 2023
WOMAN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR TORTURE AND MURDER OF 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL
PITTSBURGH — Laura Ramriez, 31, of Oakmont, was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 after being found guilty of first-degree murder of her 3-year-old stepdaughter, Bella Seachrist. Ramriez was sentenced to life in prison without parole and an additional 37-74 years in prison.
The charges are as follows:
Ct 1 – First degree homicide – Life without parole plus
Ct 2 – Aggravated Assault – 5 – 10 years consecutive
Ct 3 – Aggravated Assault – 5 – 10 years consecutive
Ct 5 – Endangering Welfare – 5 – 10 years consecutive
Ct 6 – Unlawful Restraint – 2 – 4 years consecutive
Ct 7 – Conspiracy/Homicide – 20 – 40 years consecutive
37 – 74 years
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