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Texas Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Girlfriend's Murder

4/8/2026

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Kaleb Mickens, known as "Cash Cartier," was sentenced to 75 years in prison in Texas for fatally attacking his girlfriend, Sheila Cuevas.
He admitted to drugging and assaulting Sheila Cuevas, leading to her death on October 8, 2023.
Prosecutors found no evidence that his dog caused Cuevas' injuries.
Mickens had a violent history with women.
Cuevas' brother said that while justice cannot bring her back, accountability is necessary.

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Kaleb Mickens, known as "Cash Cartier," was sentenced to 75 years in prison in Texas for fatally attacking his girlfriend, Sheila Cuevas.
He admitted to drugging and assaulting Sheila Cuevas, leading to her death on October 8, 2023.
Prosecutors found no evidence that his dog caused Cuevas' injuries.
Mickens had a violent history with women.
Cuevas' brother said that while justice cannot bring her back, accountability is necessary.