Spirit Lake, Iowa — A Spirit Lake man found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his former girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Christian Goyne-Yarns, the man convicted of shooting Shelby Woizeschke outside GrapeTree Medical Staffing in Milford eleven months ago, was identified by Woizeschke as her attacker when she called 911.
The case was moved to Buena Vista County after a change of venue was granted to the defense.
Judge Carl Peterson sentenced Goyne-Yarns to life in prison without parole. A motion for a new trial filed on December 30th was denied. Goyne-Yarns must also pay $150,000 in crime victim restitution to the two sons he had with Woizeschke.
Goyne-Yarns’ defense team has said they will appeal the conviction to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Our previous coverage of this case can be seen below.
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/goyne-yarns-to-face-sentencing-thursday-files-motion-for-new-trial/
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/goyne-yarns-guilty-of-1st-degree-murder/
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/spirit-lake-mans-murder-trial-moved-to-storm-lake/
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/defendant-ruled-competent-to-stand-trial-in-milford-murder-case/
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/spirit-lake-man-will-be-evaluated-for-competency-before-murder-trial/
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/spirit-lake-man-enters-plea-in-murder-of-former-girlfriend/
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/breaking-shooting-in-milford/
