Buford King was sentenced to life without parole for three murders in Squaw Valley and Visalia. - King admitted to killing Aleksey Shelest, Donnie Lee, and Albert Contreras between 2011 and 2016.
- He claimed the murders were in response to alleged child abuse, but these claims were never proven in court. - The remains of all three victims were recovered after King's girlfriend came forward and King confessed.
- The sentence was imposed on May 8, 2026, following a plea agreement. The case highlights that vigilante justice is not permitted under the law.