Overview

• Kevin Ware Jr. pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of Taylor Pomaski, who disappeared in April 2021 and whose remains were found in December 2021.
• Ware was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder and tampering with evidence, running concurrently with a 15-year sentence for prior drug and weapons charges.
• Court documents revealed Ware killed Pomaski by stabbing, striking, and strangling her before burning her body and leaving it in a ditch.
• The plea deal was reached just before jury selection for Ware's trial, with the judge warning he could face life imprisonment if convicted at trial.
• Formal sentencing, including victim impact statements, is scheduled for May 9, 2025, in Harris County, Texas.