Man gets life term for killing estranged wife, aunt
Santiago Payano-Sanchez, 64, from Pennsylvania, will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering his estranged wife and aunt (Dominga Cedano-Cedano) during a heated dinner argument on October 5, 2025.
He also shot his adult son—who survived—and was convicted of attempted homicide and aggravated assault.
Family members shared that their loss is a trauma they'll carry forever
During the argument at their West Hempfield Township home, Payano-Sanchez shot Ana Gutierrez-Cedano (59) and Dominga Cedano-Cedano (74).
His son was wounded while trying to stop him; two young children in the house were unharmed.
After turning himself in, Payano-Sanchez expressed regret in court but received two consecutive life sentences without parole plus an additional 20 to 40 years.
Family members shared that their loss is a trauma they'll carry forever—a stark reminder of how devastating domestic violence can be.