Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering His Girlfriend Whose Body Was Found in a Saugus Marsh
In a shocking turn of events, Bruce Maiben, 48, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Sherell Pringle, whose body was discovered in a Saugus marsh in December 2021.
The case began when Pringle's family reported her missing after she failed to return home from a date with Maiben. A subsequent investigation led authorities to arrest Maiben on charges of larceny over $1,200, tampering with evidence, and obstruction. He was later charged with Pringle's murder and pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors argued that Pringle had sent one of her friends a series of text messages shortly before her death indicating she was "done" with Maiben after he allegedly broke into her home and threatened her with a knife following an argument.
Maiben's defense attorneys, however, claimed that prosecutors failed to prove that Maiben knew Pringle wanted to break up with him or that he would have reacted violently had he known. Despite this, the jury delivered a guilty verdict, which Judge Thomas Drechsler later confirmed in his sentence.
In a statement, Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker expressed relief at the outcome: "This verdict and subsequent sentence will ensure that the defendant will be held accountable for his senseless and atrocious conduct." He also acknowledged the pain and suffering of Pringle's family and friends, saying their hope is to find some comfort in this outcome.
Pringle, a 40-year-old woman from Woburn, was described by her family as "strong, independent," and "ambitious" in an obituary. She spent over a decade working at Steward Medical Group in Watertown and was remembered by her teenage son, Jahmani Larionne, as a "dream chaser" and a woman who always kept pushing him to be his best self.
The murder of Pringle serves as a grim reminder of the devastating impact that domestic violence can have on individuals and families. As the justice system seeks to bring closure to those affected by her tragic death, it is essential that we continue to shed light on this critical issue and work towards creating a society where such violence is not tolerated.
In a shocking turn of events, Bruce Maiben, 48, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Sherell Pringle, whose body was discovered in a Saugus marsh in December 2021.
The case began when Pringle's family reported her missing after she failed to return home from a date with Maiben. A subsequent investigation led authorities to arrest Maiben on charges of larceny over $1,200, tampering with evidence, and obstruction. He was later charged with Pringle's murder and pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors argued that Pringle had sent one of her friends a series of text messages shortly before her death indicating she was "done" with Maiben after he allegedly broke into her home and threatened her with a knife following an argument.
Maiben's defense attorneys, however, claimed that prosecutors failed to prove that Maiben knew Pringle wanted to break up with him or that he would have reacted violently had he known. Despite this, the jury delivered a guilty verdict, which Judge Thomas Drechsler later confirmed in his sentence.
In a statement, Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker expressed relief at the outcome: "This verdict and subsequent sentence will ensure that the defendant will be held accountable for his senseless and atrocious conduct." He also acknowledged the pain and suffering of Pringle's family and friends, saying their hope is to find some comfort in this outcome.
Pringle, a 40-year-old woman from Woburn, was described by her family as "strong, independent," and "ambitious" in an obituary. She spent over a decade working at Steward Medical Group in Watertown and was remembered by her teenage son, Jahmani Larionne, as a "dream chaser" and a woman who always kept pushing him to be his best self.
The murder of Pringle serves as a grim reminder of the devastating impact that domestic violence can have on individuals and families. As the justice system seeks to bring closure to those affected by her tragic death, it is essential that we continue to shed light on this critical issue and work towards creating a society where such violence is not tolerated.
i was just thinking about how we should all be more aware of mental health and stuff, cuz people can get so caught up in their own thoughts it's scary 
have u ever been to a place that was totally unexpected but ended up being one of ur faves? 
The fact that Sherell Pringle's family had to endure the ordeal of losing their loved one due to his senseless actions is truly heart-wrenching. 40 years of life were lost, and the emotional pain will be felt for generations to come 
. It's disheartening to see how Maiben's defense team tried to downplay Pringle's intentions to end the relationship, while prosecutors had to work tirelessly to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt 
. The justice system may have delivered its verdict, but the true victory lies in raising awareness about this critical issue and creating a society where such violence is not tolerated 
The fact that he broke into her home, threatened her with a knife... it's just so twisted 
. I don't know if the life sentence will bring her family any comfort, but at least now justice is served 
. It's crazy how we need to keep talking about domestic violence like this is still happening in 2025 
. We gotta do better, you know? 
i feel bad 4 her fam n friends who had 2 deal w/ all dis drama. domestic violence is such a big issue n we gotta talk bout it more 
. It's so sad that his girlfriend was "strong, independent" and "ambitious", but still had to suffer at his hands 
. It just makes me think that domestic violence is such a huge issue & we need more awareness & support for those who are going through it 
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. hope they find some peace now 
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... I mean, can you believe someone would do this to another human being? It's just so senseless 
Maiben's defense team trying to spin this as if Pringle wanted out of the relationship and he reacted in self-defense, but come on, there's no excuse for taking someone's life 
her family and son are going thru hell right now i hope they get the support they need 
i wish we could do more to prevent these types of crimes from happening in the first place it's so sad that justice took this long 
it's just crazy how things can go from bad to worse, especially when it comes to domestic violence 
. It breaks my heart to think about what she must have gone through before she ended up in that marsh, a victim of domestic violence 
. We can't change the past, but we can work towards creating a better future where such violence is not tolerated 
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