A Goshen man accused of killing an engaged couple has signed a plea deal.
Officials say the shooting happened on February 12, during the closing shift at Papa John’s in Elkhart.
The Elkhart Truth reports that 20-year-old Jose Benitez-Tilley says he shot and killed 22-year-old Hayley Smith and 37-year-old Dustin Carr.
Benitez-Tilley entered the plea deal on Thursday.
The deal sets a 65 year sentence for each count of murder, to be served at one time.
His sentencing is set for July 14.
He awaits a jury trial on August 1.
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He should have gotten the death penalty for this horrible crime and taking innocent lives.