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Pinole killer sentenced for murdering ex-girlfriend in front of their son
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Amy Larson , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim was Kendall's ex-girlfriend, Brittany Elizabeth Ligdis, who had ended their relationship just 10 days prior to the incident.
A sentencing has taken place in Contra Costa County Superior Court for a man from Pinole. The man, Jeffery Kendall, was sentenced for a murder that occurred in 2024. The victim was Kendall's ex-girlfriend, Brittany Elizabeth Ligdis, who had ended their relationship just 10 days prior to the incident.
The murder took place in front of their young son. Further details about the sentencing and the case are available from the source, including the events surrounding the murder, which involved a 911 call at the time of the incident.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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