Man Who Shot Online Date In The East Village Sentenced: Report

EAST VILLAGE, NY — A man who shot his ex-girlfriend in the East Village back in 2017 was sentenced to prison Thursday, the New York Post reported.

The Post reported that Vincent Verdi, 63, was sentenced for killing Elizabeth Lee-Herman Nov. 1, 2017 on Cooper Square in the neighborhood.

The judge sentenced Verdi to 18 years to life in prison. After killing his ex-girlfriend, Verdi shot himself in the head, but survived the attempted suicide, per the Post.

"I want Vincent Verdi to be punished, to feel more than guilt. I want him to look on himself with permanent disgust. No punishment seems enough," said Lee-Herman's son, Hunter Herman, as reported by the Post.

Verdi, who pleaded guilty in May, said, "I was a man who always had a clear purpose in life, and I believe we were all given life to love. However, now I am bankrupt about love and purpose. I truly struggled with choices I've made."

In 2017, Verdi stalked Lee-Herman for months after they had met on Match.com, Patch previously reported. She was killed outside of her workplace while she was parking a Citi Bike at Cooper Square.

Lee-Herman was remembered for her "contagious smile" with a generous spirit at her funeral at Grace Church, which was packed with hundreds of mourners.

For the full New York Post report on the sentencing, click here.