John Albert Gardner gets three consecutive sentences of life without parole , waives appeals . Gardner , 31 , accepted plea deal in 2010 in favor of Chelsea King , and Dubois . He also pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit rape of a third woman . ` The day she was abducted her backpack was filled with valentines for her friends and joy in her heart because she was carrying a check to adopt a baby lamb for a school project . Gardner 's case sparked calls nationwide to toughen sex offender laws .
John Albert Gardner gets three consecutive sentences of life without parole , waives appeals . Gardner , 31 , accepted plea deal in 2010 in favor of Chelsea King , and Dubois . He also pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit rape of a third woman . Gardner 's case sparked calls nationwide to toughen sex offender laws .