James Branham and Samantha Johnson on Wednesday were sentenced for killing 35-year-old Jeremy Lind, who died by asphyxiation after his tongue was removed, wrapped in tin foil and shoved down his throat.

James Branham is charged in connection with the September 27 torture and killing of 35-year-old Jeremy Lind.

The brutal torture and killing of a of man who died last year after his tongue was removed may have been related to the burglary of a vehicle a few days earlier.

Police say a second female victim was forced to watch the killing but managed to escape with her life.