The man charged in the 2012 murder at a Pooler business pleaded guilty to that and other crimes Friday.
Christopher Jesse Lema, 24, pleaded guilty to felony murder, false imprisonment, simple battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for his involvement in the slaying of Nickifor Zephyrine, 28, his co-worker at the OA Logistics Warehouse in Pooler.
Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap announced the plea Friday.
Lima entered into a negotiated plea that sentenced him to life in prison plus 10 years of probation for his crimes.
About 3 p.m. Feb. 24, 2012, Lema made sexual advances toward a female co-worker in her office at OA Logistics. The co-worker, who had no prior romantic connection with Lema, became frightened.
After pushing Lema away, she was able to flee the office. Upon emerging from the office, Lema then stepped over to Zephyrine, who was standing nearby, and shot him twice in the head with a .22 caliber pistol.
Lema then dropped the pistol, disrobed and ran into the woods outside of the warehouse. When police arrived on the scene, they were able to locate Lema in the woods. He complied with police orders and was taken into custody.
The state was represented by Assistant District Attorney Ann Elmore and the lead detective on the case was Sgt. Randy Lindler of the Pooler Police Department.