WICHITA, KS – A Sedgwick County jury has found a 20-year-old man guilty in the killing of his pregnant girlfriend after a volatile confrontation in May, following testimony and evidence that highlighted a history of violence and controlling behavior.

Matthew Criscenzo was convicted Monday on charges of premeditated first-degree murder, felony murder, kidnapping, and aggravated battery in the death of Naomi Oglesby, 20, who was 37 weeks pregnant at the time of the shooting. The incident occurred inside Criscenzo’s father’s home on South Laura Avenue, where the couple often stayed.

According to court documents, the fatal shooting erupted after a dispute related to a video game controller. Criscenzo admitted in interviews with detectives that he pointed his handgun when Oglesby tried to interrupt his gaming session, ultimately firing a shot that struck her in the head after she tried to swat the weapon away.

Authorities were alerted when Criscenzo’s father, who was home baking at the time, heard a gunshot and discovered Oglesby on the floor with a head wound. Criscenzo was found standing over her, still holding the gun, and reportedly expressed immediate shock at his actions.

Oglesby was rushed to a hospital, where doctors delivered her baby by emergency C-section. The infant survived but suffered brain injuries related to oxygen deprivation before birth, according to medical staff cited in court records. Oglesby was pronounced dead just minutes after her daughter was born.

Investigators gathered accounts from friends and former partners describing Criscenzo as domineering and prone to violence. Witnesses reported previous threats and instances of physical assaults, including an incident just days before Oglesby’s death in which he allegedly threatened to kill her and brandished a firearm.

Criscenzo’s reaction after the shooting was captured through a series of recorded statements both at the scene and in the police interview room, where he repeatedly lamented his actions and displayed signs of distress, court filings indicate. Officers recounted that he admitted to firing the gun, expressed disbelief at what he had done, and said he did not want Oglesby to leave him.

During the trial, the defense argued that Criscenzo never intended to kill Oglesby, characterizing his actions as reckless rather than premeditated. Attorneys for Criscenzo emphasized his remorse and cooperation with law enforcement immediately following the shooting, contending that intent to shoot does not necessarily demonstrate intent to commit murder.

The jury considered evidence, including a spent casing found at the scene, multiple rounds, and an extended firearm magazine, as well as reports of domestic violence leading up to the incident. Criscenzo claimed he had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the shooting and did not believe the injury was fatal until after the fact.

With the guilty verdict now rendered, sentencing proceedings are pending. Criscenzo’s legal team has requested an expedited sentencing date, but no timetable has been set by the court.

Community members have rallied around Oglesby’s family in the aftermath, launching online fundraisers to support her newborn child, who faces a challenging medical prognosis. The case continues to draw attention to issues of domestic violence in the region.