A 33-year-old woman from Washington state, Alyssa Bradburn, was sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing her father, Timothy Bradburn, in June 2024. The sentence was given to her on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Spokane County Superior Court.
Details of the Crime
Alyssa was convicted of first-degree murder, with an additional 5-year sentence for using a firearm in the crime. She had killed her father when he returned home from a trip to Hawaii. Alyssa shot Timothy four times: twice in the chest and once in the head. She had planned the murder weeks before and even practiced with the gun at a range.
Alyssa’s Behavior During Trial
During the trial, Alyssa was seen smiling several times. She showed very little emotion and even said she “enjoyed” the trial process. Despite her strange behavior, she admitted her guilt, saying, “I killed Tim Bradburn, and I am guilty. I’m not afraid anymore. I’m okay with going to prison for however long.”
The Events Leading to the Murder
Alyssa called 911 on June 25, 2024, and told the dispatcher that she had shot her father when he came home. She said she would be waiting outside for the police. Investigators found that the killing was planned. Alyssa had even journaled about her plan before carrying out the murder.
Prosecutor’s Statement
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Emily Sullivan said the evidence showed that Alyssa had made an extreme and detailed plan to kill her father. Initially, Alyssa claimed that her father had abused her and her dogs, but she later withdrew these allegations.
The Sentence
Judge Julie McKay sentenced Alyssa to 280 months (around 23 years) for murder, plus an additional 60 months for using a firearm, bringing her total sentence to 340 months (28 years). Alyssa will also serve 3 years of community custody and will be barred from contacting her brother.
