Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of wealthy boyfriend

“David Meza has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with the brutal murder of his boyfriend in 2015.The adult film star, who was reportedly leading a double life at the time of the murder, reportedly stabbed then-boyfriend Jake Merendino 24 times before slitting his throat and dumping his body in a ravine just off a highway in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, NBC San Diego reported.

According to People magazine, the 27-year-old was sentenced to an additional 20 years behind bars due to a conspiracy to obstruct justice conviction handed down during a May court appearance.

During that same trial, Meza was charged with domestic violence resulting in murder.