Chilling premeditated patricide in Spokane, Washington: 33-year-old Alyssa Bradburn got 28 years and 4 months Thursday for 1st-degree murder of her dad, Timothy (68), in June 2024. Jury convicted in March; Judge Julie McKay added a no-contact order with her brother Trace, who guttedly addressed the court.
The Planned Killing
- Setup: Timothy returns from Hawaii trip. As he enters his home June 25, Alyssa unloads multiple shots—kills him instantly.
- Confession: She calls 911 herself, hands cops her notebook journaling weeks of murder plans (practiced at range). Initially claimed abuse/rape/self-defense (dogs shot with BB gun, beatings)—later dropped it.
- Quote to Police: “My journal has my confession… I killed someone, so you go to jail for that.”
Sentencing Breakdown
| Side | Request | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Prosecution | 31+ years (premeditated planning) | 280 months murder + 60 months firearm enhancement |
| Defense | 25 years (mental illness blurs fantasy/reality) | No allocution; she smiled in court |
| Judge | – | Split difference; no criminal history before this “most significant” crime |
Brother Trace: “It just guts me every day.” No prior record for her, but notebook sealed the deliberate intent. Wild how journals can become courtroom evidence. These family violence stories are tough—remind you of anything local?
