Men get life in prison in murder of Asia Bell

Men get life in prison in murder of Asia Bell

Alexander Klein (left) and Deprince Hale (right).

By KATU Web Staff

PORTLAND, Ore. - Two men convicted in the drive-by shooting death of Asia Bell were sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.

The Nov. 20, 2002, shooting happened as Bell's four children were inside their house watching a movie. One of them came outside to find their 24-year-old mother dead on the porch.

Bell's husband, Tyrone James, was blinded in the attack. Robert Milhouse, a friend who had dropped by, was also wounded.

Klein and Hail proclaimed their innocence and indicated they would appeal.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

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