Life imprisonment
Also known as: lifelong incarceration · life sentence · life incarceration · life in prison
Life imprisonment is any sentence of imprisonment in which the convicted individual will remain incarcerated for the rest of their natural life, with or without the possibility of release.
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Sentence served by Hale
Following his conviction for the murder of Henry Roan, Hale was sentenced to life imprisonment, though he was later paroled.
sentence served by Burkhart for his crimes
Burkhart was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murders, though he was later paroled in 1966.