Columbus man sentenced in 2025 killing of girlfriend

Jack Reeg will serve at least 75 years after pleading no contest to second-degree murder and a firearm charge

July 29, 2026Updated: July 29, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Columbus man sentenced in 2025 killing of girlfriend

Jack Reeg, 26.Platte County Jail

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