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Former Adult Star Sentenced for Jealous Ex-Husband Murder

1/10/2026

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Devyn Michaels, a former adult film star, was convicted of murdering her ex-husband, Johnathan Willette, in August 2023.
The jury deliberated two hours before delivering the verdict.
Michaels, 47, was sentenced to 28 years for decapitation of Willette, with the murder weapon and Willette's head not recovered.
Prosecutors argued jealousy and custody tensions motivated the crime, supported by video in which Michaels described using a 'candlestick-like' item to strike him.

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Devyn Michaels, a former adult film star, was convicted of murdering her ex-husband, Johnathan Willette, in August 2023.
The jury deliberated two hours before delivering the verdict.
Michaels, 47, was sentenced to 28 years for decapitation of Willette, with the murder weapon and Willette's head not recovered.
Prosecutors argued jealousy and custody tensions motivated the crime, supported by video in which Michaels described using a 'candlestick-like' item to strike him.