Double life sentences for Loftis

Man convicted of attempted murder and assault of common-law wife and daughter

A jury sentenced Bobby Lynn Loftis to two life sentences plus 20 years in the Aug. 29, 2005, shooting in which he wounded his daughter and former common-law wife.

Loftis is sentenced to life in prison for attempted capital murder in the shooting of his six-year-old daughter, Veronica Loftis, and another life sentence for the attempted capital murder of his former common-law-wife, Brenda Elizondo, in the 3600 block of Capri Drive.

He also received an additional sentence of 20 years in prison on an assault conviction.

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