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Man convicted of killing Oneida couple sentenced to life in prison

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The man convicted of a killing an Oneida couple was sentenced to life in prison Monday. He is eligible for parole after 45 years.

Vance Reed stabbed Harry and Lorraine Brown Bear to death in their home on the Oneida Indian Reservation in October 2016.

During Reed's sentencing, the judge said he is a danger to the community and will hurt someone again.

The judge said the murders were "completely senseless" and Reed needs rehabilitation.

Reed told police a heated argument started after he had been drinking, court documents said.

Reed pleaded no contest to two counts of First Degree Intentional Homicide in May.

Reed was 19 years old when he committed the murders. He will not be eligible for release until he is 64 years old.

 

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