Sentencing for 34-year old Carl Ruskamp of Wisner took place in Wayne County District Court on Wednesday (Oct. 14).
Judge Michael Long sentenced Ruskamp to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his father, 65-year old Gerald Ruskamp on Sept. 7, 2022.
In addition, he received a sentence of 20-50 years in prison on the charge of Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony and 10-20 years in prison on the charge of Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited person.
Ruskamp will serve his sentence in the Nebraska State Penitentiary.
He was found guilty on these charges following a trial in Wayne County District Court in late July.
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