2 consecutive life sentences for Duncan woman in 2002 Topeka dea - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo -

2 consecutive life sentences for Duncan woman in 2002 Topeka deaths

Posted: Updated:

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - An Oklahoma woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for the 2002 deaths of her ex-husband and his fiancée in Topeka.

Dana Chandler, of Duncan, Okla., was sentenced on Monday to two consecutive life sentences for the deaths of 47-year-old Mike Sisco and 53-year-old Karen Harkness. They were shot while sleeping at their home in Topeka.

Chandler was convicted in March of 2 counts of premeditated murder. Prosecutors say Chandler committed the crimes after Sisco told her he planned to marry Harkness.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Chandler acted as her own attorney at the hearing Monday. Chief Judge Nancy Parrish denied her request for a new trial or acquittal.

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

  • Local NewsLocal News

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:12:33 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes. Without
    The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:27:51 GMT
    MOORE, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma transportation officials say heavy traffic on Interstate 35 through Moore is hindering the tornado recovery effort. The Transportation Department on Thursday asked motorists
    Oklahoma transportation officials say heavy traffic on Interstate 35 through Moore is hindering the tornado recovery effort.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:59:10 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort. U.S. Attorney Sanford
    The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort.
    •   
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KSWO. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.