Men get life in prison in murder of Asia Bell

By KATU Web Staff Published: May 15, 2008 at 5:41 PM PST Last Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 6:55 PM PST
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Alexander Klein (left) and Deprince Hale (right).

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)