Aariel Maynor, 30, the suspect arrested in the murder of Beverly Hills philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, 81, has pleaded guilty to the murder and other charges. Maynor is scheduled to be sentenced on March 30. He faces up to 170 years in prison.
“This crime continues to shock the conscience. Mrs. Avant’s death was a tragic loss felt by our entire community,” District Attorney Gascón said in a statement. “In this case, the defendant is facing 170 years to life in prison and is ineligible for elderly parole. Our Bureau of Victim Services will continue to be in contact with the family and their representatives to offer trauma-informed services.”
