A California man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder after killing again less than a year following his early release under a youthful offender law.

Darryl Lamar Collins was sentenced for the 2021 murder of Fatima Johnson, described as a mother of six children. Collins had been released on parole under California's youthful offender provision, which allows for earlier release of individuals who committed crimes as juveniles.

The case highlights ongoing debates about criminal justice reform and early release programs in California. Collins had previously been convicted of two murders before his release under the youthful offender law.

Details about the circumstances of Johnson's death and the timeline of Collins' previous convictions were not immediately available. The youthful offender provision is part of California's broader criminal justice reform efforts aimed at providing rehabilitation opportunities for those who committed crimes as minors.

Authorities have not released additional information about the investigation or legal proceedings in Johnson's case.