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Former NFL tight end Kevin Ware Jr. has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski.
The sentencing, handed down on May 7, 2025, concludes a chilling case that has drawn national attention and renewed concerns about domestic violence.
Pomaski, 29, disappeared following a party at her home in Spring, Texas, on April 25, 2021. Months later, in December 2021, her remains were discovered in a ditch in northern Harris County and formally identified in April 2022. Her sudden disappearance initially raised suspicions, especially given her troubled relationship with Ware, which friends and family described as abusive and volatile.
A grim timeline of violence
According to Harris County prosecutors, Ware violently attacked Pomaski-striking her with a blunt object, stabbing her, and strangling her before ultimately setting her body on fire. Several witnesses came forward claiming that Ware had itted to the murder, with one saying he even shared an image of the fire used to destroy the evidence.
Ware's defense team challenged the credibility of these witnesses, citing inconsistencies and a lack of definitive physical evidence tying him to the crime scene.
Despite these arguments, Ware opted for a plea deal that spared him a possible life sentence, a decision made after the presiding judge warned that proceeding to trial could result in a harsher outcome. In addition to the murder charge, Ware also pleaded guilty to tampering with a corpse-acknowledging his attempt to destroy evidence of the crime.
This sentence will be served concurrently with a 15-year prison term Ware is already serving for unrelated drug and firearm offenses stemming from a separate arrest in 2021. During that incident, police discovered cocaine, methamphetamine, and a loaded AK-47 in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
Ware's NFL career was brief; he played as a tight end for the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers during the early 2000s. However, in recent years, his name has become associated more with criminal charges than athletic achievement.
Pomaski's family has expressed relief at the conviction but continues to grieve her tragic and senseless death. Her case has become a symbol of the devastating consequences of domestic abuse and the importance of intervention before it escalates to violence.
Victim impact statements and formal sentencing procedures are expected to continue on May 9, offering Pomaski's loved ones the chance to speak on the record and honor her memory.