A man was convicted Thursday of killing a U.S. Marine’s wife and dumping her body in a 140-foot mine shaft just days after he confessed to the slaying on the witness stand. A San Bernardino County jury found Christopher Brandon Lee, 27, guilty of murder. Christopher Brandon Lee San Bernardino County District Attorney Christopher Brandon Lee, 27 Christopher Brandon Lee, 27 (San Bernardino County District Attorney) (San Bernardino County District Attorney)The conviction comes after Lee admitted to the killing Oct. 27 during questioning by his attorney, David Kaloyanides. He moved to Alaska with his wife and daughter after being discharged from the Marines in July. UPDATES:3:30 p.m.: This article was updated with a comment from San Bernardino County District Attorney spokesman Christopher Lee.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 03, 2016 21:53 UTC