(Harlan, Iowa) – A man convicted in the murder of a woman from Shelby County was sentenced today (Wednesday), to a maximum of 50-years in prison. 34-year-old Winston Joseph Leal will get credit for time already served (89 days) in connection with the death in late July, of 32-year-old Theresa Kenkel, of Earling. Her body was found when Deputies went to conduct a requested welfare check on her at her residence.

Leal was originally charged with First-Degree Murder in Kenkel’s death, but plead guilty to a lesser charge of Second-Degree Murder. His accomplice, 35-year-old Ashley McWilliams, was charged with Accessory After the Fact. She plead guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced on November 17th.