Devyn Michaels, a former adult star in Las Vegas, has been sentenced to at least 28 years in prison for the brutal murder and decapitation of her ex-boyfriend, Jonathan Willette, the father of their two young daughters. The tragic incident occurred in August 2023 as Willette was preparing to move into Michaels’ home.
During the trial, prosecutors presented a video of Michaels confessing to the crime, stating that she had struck Willette with a “candlestick-like” object while massaging him in his bedroom. Michaels claimed that she killed Willette out of frustration over his quick decision to move in with their daughters, despite their previous discussions about reuniting as a family.
The case took a dark turn when it was revealed that Michaels was married to Deviere, Willette’s adult son from a previous relationship, at the time of the murder. Despite claiming that their marriage was for insurance purposes, it was later uncovered that Michaels and Deviere had been involved in a secret relationship for years, even while Michaels was dating Willette.
In a shocking twist, defense attorneys accused Deviere of the murder, alleging that he killed his father out of fear of losing Michaels and their home. However, Michaels was ultimately sentenced to 20 years to life for murder and an additional 8 to 20 years for using a deadly weapon, making her eligible for parole after serving 28 years in prison.
During sentencing, Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney John Giordani emphasized the extreme violence of Willette’s murder and argued for the maximum sentence for Michaels. Despite her denial of decapitating Willette or hiding his head, the evidence against her continued to mount, with police still unable to recover his head or the murder weapon.
The heartbreaking impact of the crime was felt by Willette’s family, with his father expressing his belief that Michaels should be held accountable for taking his son’s life. The tragic consequences of Michaels’ actions will forever haunt their daughters, who now have to live with the knowledge that their mother killed their father.
The case of Devyn Michaels serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and betrayal within relationships. As she begins her lengthy prison sentence, the community grapples with the aftermath of a senseless and brutal crime that shattered the lives of all involved.
