Ariela Thran, aged 33, was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her mother, Patricia "Allison" Halverson. The body was found on January 3, 2024, near farming equipment at her home. The case was complex due to the absence of a murder weapon, and initial claims by Thran misattributing the murder did not convince the jury. The investigation covered three states and relied on circumstantial and digital evidence. Thran received a sentence of 25 years to life with the possibility of parole after serving a minimum of 25 years.
Ariela Thran, 33, was found guilty by a jury for the December 2023 murder of her mother, Patricia "Allison" Halverson, whose body was discovered on January 3, 2024, near farming equipment at her Solon, N.Y. residence.
The investigation, led by New York State Police Troop "C" Major Crimes Unit, spanned three states and several counties. Prosecutors relied heavily on circumstantial and digital evidence to link Thran to the crime.
District Attorney Patrick Perfetti called the conviction "a testament to our system of justice," and praised Assistant District Attorneys Richard Van Donsel and Zachariah Zallo for leading the prosecution.
Thran will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum of 25 years.
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