On January 2, 2020, Erickson pleaded not guilty to first degree murder and other charges. On February 7, 2020, McKinney pleaded guilty to 17 charges in a plea bargain with the prosecution. On the first degree murder charge, he faced a minimum sentence of 40 years to life in prison, but could be eligible for release earlier than that if he enters a rehabilitation program and earns time off for good behavior. Due to his age he could not be given the death penalty or life without parole. He was sentenced to life with a chance of parole in 40 years on May 18.
