Courtney Samplatsky Pleads Guilty | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Courtney Samplatsky, facing murder charges tied to the 2021 killing of Sincere M. Johnson, has struck a plea deal: guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a 10-year prison term with the rest suspended. The original murder charge is dropped, and with time already served, she could walk free by 2031 — but with 25 years of probation looming. Her ex-husband, Michael O’Brien, was initially charged with aiding murder, but those charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. The case’s final hearing is set for July 31 — a complex saga finally moving toward…