Chrystul Kizer Pleads Guilty to Reckless Homicide in 2018 Case

The plea avoids a potential life sentence for Kizer, who claimed she acted against her trafficker under duress.

Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing Randall Volar in 2018, entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of reckless homicide.
The plea deal spares Kizer from a trial and the possibility of a life sentence, setting her sentencing for August 19.
The case highlighted the debate over legal protections for sex trafficking victims, especially concerning crimes committed under trafficking duress.
Wisconsin law allowing trafficking victims to use their situation as a defense in crimes was central to Kizer's legal strategy.
Prosecutors recommended a prison sentence, though the specific duration remains undecided.