Connecticut man gets 65 years for killing his girlfriend, but their daughter remains missing

Jose Morales, 48, received a 65-year prison sentence for the brutal 2019 murder of his girlfriend, Christine Holloway, in Ansonia, Connecticut. Their daughter, 14-month-old Vanessa, has been missing since the crime, and Morales, though a suspect, has never been charged regarding her disappearance. Convicted of murder and evidence tampering, Morales claimed during his trial that two intruders attacked Holloway and abducted Vanessa while he was under the influence of PCP. Family members expressed their heartbreak and anger at the sentencing, demanding to know the fate of Vanessa. Judge Shari Murphy condemned Morales's actions as vicious and emphasized his danger to society.

Morales's lawyer called the case an example of the societal issues surrounding drug use. The ongoing search for Vanessa continues to weigh heavily on Holloway's family, who remain hopeful for her return. This case underscores the tragic consequences of violence and substance abuse in communities.