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former Minnesota probation officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the kidnapping and murder of a real estate agent. Elsa E. Segura, 31, pleaded guilty to kidnapping to commit great bodily harm/terrorize after using a "burner phone" to lure Monique Baugh, 28, to her death under false pretenses.

    The crime was part of a complex revenge scheme against Baugh's boyfriend, a recording artist in a dispute with Segura's romantic partner. The scheme involved multiple perpetrators and was marked by extreme cruelty. Prosecutors had sought an upward departure from sentencing guidelines due to the severity of the crime.

    Baugh's family expressed outrage over the sentence, feeling that it did not adequately reflect the gravity of the offense. "She should feel that for the rest of her life," Baugh's aunt said through tears. The victim's boyfriend testified that the dispute was related to a music label partnership, while Segura claimed it was about drugs.

    Segura's plea came before she was set to be retried after her initial conviction was overturned by the Minnesota Supreme Court due to botched jury instructions. Three other defendants involved in the crime have been convicted and sentenced: Berry and Davis received life without parole for murder, while Shante Berry got probation for aiding an offender. Wiggins' conviction was also reversed and he faces a retrial.

    The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Segura played a significant role in the case and that her sentence holds her accountable for her actions. The victim's family continues to grieve, knowing that nothing can bring Baugh back.