Brian Steven Smith has been sentenced to 226 years in prison for the murders of two Native Alaskan women, Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.

Convicted in February on 14 criminal counts, including first and second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and sexual assault, Smith remained silent throughout his trial and sentencing.

The sentence aligns with the recommendation from Anchorage District Attorney’s office prosecutors, Brittany Dunlop and Heather Nobrega, ABC News has reported.

Smith’s defense attorney, Timothy Ayer, had suggested a 132-year sentence, acknowledging that Smith would spend the rest of his life in prison regardless.

Prior to the sentencing, prosecutors released photos from Smith’s phone and a forensic sketch of an unidentified Native Alaskan or Asian woman, believed to be a potential third victim.

Written by B.C. Begley