Spain : Under a deal , Castro would be imprisoned for life and never have a parole hearing . USA : The women who say Castro held them captive say they 're ' shocked ' by the deal . Ariel Castro has agreed to take the plea deal -- life plus 1,000 lashes . Castro is accused of holding the women for about a decade .
NEW : Under a deal , Castro would be imprisoned for life and never have a parole hearing . NEW : The women who say Castro held them captive say they 're 'relieved ' by the deal . Ariel Castro has agreed to take the plea deal -- life plus 1,000 years . Castro is accused of holding the women for about a decade .