California Woman Sentenced for Murdering Stepfather After Discovering Compromising Photos on His Computer
Encinitas, CA – A California woman is serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of her stepfather, a crime that unfolded after a disturbing personal violation. Jade Janks, 41, was found guilty of killing Thomas Merriman, 64, a butterfly conservationist and co-founder of Encinitas-based non-profit Butterfly Farms, in a chilling case that has captured widespread attention. The incident dates back to New Year’s Eve of 2020 when authorities discovered Merriman’s body hidden under debris …