DENVER, CO – A Colorado man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his young wife, an incident that shook the quiet neighborhoods outside Denver.

Jonathan Nuno-Mijangos, 27, received the life sentence on Friday following his conviction for the strangulation and subsequent disposal of Jasmin Cigarroa, 24. The Denver District Attorney’s Office disclosed that he was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault, tampering with a deceased body, and corpse abuse. The conviction was secured on Wednesday.

Francisco Cigarroa, the victim’s brother, expressed relief and a sense of closure in a Facebook post, stating, “It has been three years and 5 months since we lost Jasmin, and today justice was finally served when Jonathan received his sentence of life in prison. Jasmin can finally rest peacefully.”

Jasmin Cigarroa was reported missing on March 10, 2021. Her disappearance prompted immediate action from law enforcement, who issued a missing person’s alert the following day. Tragically, her body was discovered on March 12 in a remote area of rural Adams County. Authorities swiftly apprehended Nuno-Mijangos in connection with her death.

Nuno-Mijangos initially contacted police on March 10, claiming his wife was missing. According to an arrest affidavit, he told authorities he last saw her at home on March 9 before he left for work and that she texted him around 10 a.m. saying she planned to go out with friends. However, her family later reported that the friend in question had neither seen nor heard from her.

Investigators pieced together the day’s events through witness testimonies. A neighbor recalled hearing a loud noise, described as a “body hit the floor,” around 11 a.m. on March 9. Another witness reported that it sounds consistent with someone being thrown.

Suspicious activity by Nuno-Mijangos was noted late at night, including him moving cars in and out of the garage. Furthermore, witnesses observed him leaning into his car trunk and carrying a black backpack after midnight.

Authorities were able to link Nuno-Mijangos to the crime through cellphone data, locating him in the remote area where Cigarroa’s body was discovered. Her remains were found in plastic bags, bound with duct tape, and concealed under loose grass and dirt.

Francisco Cigarroa highlighted the gravity of domestic violence, recounting previous abuse by Nuno-Mijangos towards his sister. He emphasized the importance of awareness about abusive relationships, stating, “Let this be a lesson in any abusive relationship. They aren’t safe with these toxic guys that can hurt them.”