The man convicted of killing an Armada teen while she was walking her dog on a popular trail in 2014 appeared in court for sentencing.
A judge sentenced James VanCallis to life in prison without the chance for parole in the murder of 14-year-old April Millsap.
April's mother addressed VanCallis in court in an emotional statement. "You stole April's chance at being a wife and mother. My life will never be the same," said Jennifer Millsap.
VanCallis also addressed the court, but refused to admit guilt. "There is no evidence," he said.
Prosecutors say VanCallis came across April on the Macomb Orchard Trail in July of 2014 and when she refused his advances, he attacked her. They say he beat her to death with his motorcycle helmet.
His cell phone data showed he was in the area at the time of the murder, but there was no DNA evidence linking him directly to the scene.
Jennifer Millsap's mom smiles as she hears life/no parole sentence. #VanCallis sentencing pic.twitter.com/hZ9zU4Bwlt
— Anu Prakash (@WXYZPrakash) March 30, 2016
