Katrina Mendoza Sentencing

Judge Boyd brought about 5 defendants into court along with Katrina Mendoza she did their hearings before proceeding with Katrina's sentencing. Each side called two witnesses before Judge Boyd handed down her sentence.

Katrina Mendoza was the mother of 5-year-old Mercedes Losoya. Mercedes' life was cut short when Katrina allegedly handed her over to Jose Ruiz. Jose was already convicted of beating and torturing Mercedes. He was sentenced to life without parole earlier this year. Katrina took a plea deal and testified against Jose. She sat emotionless as the court played a video of Mercedes being abused and tortured by Ruiz. Katrina faces a maximum of 45 years.