Tags: California

In addition to first-degree murder, Saul Nava, 24, was also found guilty of kidnapping, torture, aggravated mayhem, and a slew of other charges.

Prosecutors presented the damning evidence to the jury earlier this month during Lengyel's six-week trial in a Santa Cruz, California courthouse.

A California judge awaiting murder charges has still been receiving his I-funded six-figure salary, according to court records.