Judge Deborah Bernini sentenced former firefighter David Watson Monday to 66 years in prison for murdering three people.
A Pima County Superior Court jury found Watson guilty in March.
Authorities say he killed his ex-wife Linda Watson, who disappeared 16 years ago during a custody fight over her daughter. Her body was identified in 2013.
David Watson is also accused of shooting and killing Linda Watson's mother, Marilyn Cox, as well as family friend Renee Farnsworth in 2003 as she fought for visitation rights with the child.
Watson underwent a trial for the same crimes last year but the jury could not reach a verdict. The hung jury triggered a retrial this year. Watson's attorney's request for a third trial was denied Monday before the sentencing.
David Watson was arrested and charged after a later ex-wife recanted her statements that David Watson was with her when Linda Watson disappeared and her mother was murdered.
Both trials included several weeks of testimony from more than 60 people and more than 500 pieces of evidence.
DAVID WATSON SENTENCED: He will serve 66 years in prison. After he serves that he will be eligible for release @kgun9
— Priscilla KGUN9 (@PriscillaCasper) April 17, 2017
JUST IN: David Watson sentenced to 66 years in prison for triple murder. 25yrs for each 1st Deg. charge & 16 for 2nd degree charge. #Tucson
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) April 17, 2017
