California Man Convicted of Samurai Sword Decapitation in Shocking Bay Area Murder Case

A man in Northern California has been found guilty of first-degree murder for decapitating his ex-girlfriend with a samurai sword in the middle of a street. The murder occurred after the couple had an argument outside the victim's apartment, following a series of angry messages exchanged on social media. The defendant initially pleaded not guilty due to reason of insanity but later changed his plea to "not guilty," claiming self-defense and mental health issues. The jury rejected his defense and he now faces a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.