Worcester man sentenced after pleading guilty to murder in 2019 killing of Jennifer Vazquez-Rivera

Worcester: A 42-year-old man named Thomas Bergstrom has been sentenced for the murder of Jennifer Vazquez-Rivera back in 2019. He pleaded guilty and will spend life in prison, but he could be eligible for parole after 25 years.

The district attorney, Joseph Early Jr., mentioned that while nothing can bring Jennifer back, this plea deal offers some justice for her family. They were relieved that her two young kids wouldn’t have to testify in court, which is a huge relief.

On that tragic night in October 2019, Jennifer was found stabbed in her apartment. She was rushed to the hospital but sadly didn’t make it. Witnesses and phone records pointed investigators to Bergstrom, who eventually turned himself in after a brief manhunt.

A witness at the scene reported hearing Jennifer scream and saw a man, fitting Bergstrom’s description, running away with a knife. It was a brutal crime, and the police were quick to act. The whole community is still shaken by what happened, and many are grateful for the hard work of the police and prosecutors involved in the case.

This story is still developing, so keep an eye out for updates as more details come to light.