The Bourbon County man charged with the 2015 stabbing death of a navy veteran and former firefighter was given a 30-year sentence in court.
It’s been almost 15 months since Jonathan Scalf was stabbed to death by his estranged wife’s boyfriend, Daniel Martin. Scalf was a Navy veteran and former firefighter. The night of his death, police say he was visiting his 18-month old daughter when Martin became upset and stabbed him multiple times.
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Thursday’s sentencing was the result of a plea deal. Martin pleaded guilty to murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Because of the plea, Martin lost his right to appeal and must serve at least 85% of his 30 year sentence before he has an opportunity for parole.
Scalf’s family says that while no sentence will ever be punishment enough, they are happy they avoided a long, drawn out trial. Scalf’s family says Jonathan’s 3-year-old daughter still asks for her father almost daily.
