SEDGWICK— A man who admitted killing a Kansas woman in front of her two children is going to prison for most of the rest of his life.
On Thursday, Judge Kevin Smith sentenced 26-year-old Edward Millan-Volcan to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years, a punishment commonly known as a "hard 25." The sentence was imposed on Count One of the case for the death of Sinay Leon-Montoya. He was also sentenced to an additional 13 years and 9 months for the attempted murder of Leon-Montoy's friend. That sentence will be served after the Count One sentence is complete, not at the same time. As a result, Millan-Volcan will not be eligible for parole for approximately 38 years and 9 months.
In June, Millan-Volcan pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder and attempted first-degree murder in the July 17, 2025, stabbing death of Sinay Leon-Montoya. A second woman, Germany Torres Figueroa, was also stabbed and survived. Police say the attack occurred in front of Leon-Montoya's children.
District Attorney Marc Bennett and Assistant District Attorney Sophia Brunetti prosecuted the case.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man who admitted killing a Kansas woman in front of her two children will learn his fate on Thursday.
Edward A. Millan-Volcan, 26, of Wichita, is scheduled for a sentencing hearing in the courtroom of Judge Kevin Smith.
In June Millan-Volcan pleaded guilty to first degree felony murder and attempted first degree murder in connection with the July 17, 2025, murder of Sinay, Y. Leon-Montoya and attempted murder of Germany Torres Figueroa, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
On July 17, 2025, a female victim later identified as Sinay Leon-Montoya called 911 from the 6300 block of West Kellogg to report a domestic disturbance, according to a statement from Wichita Police. But due to a language barrier, communication was difficult. After the call, Sinay returned to her home at Spring Ridge Village Apartments. Upon her return, Millan-Volcan attacked her in front of her two children, according to police.
Leon-Montoya was stabbed multiple times and died at a local hospital. A second woman,Germany Torres Figueroa, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.