A Dallas man who killed his girlfriend when he tried to steal her television set pleaded guilty to murder Monday in exchange for a life sentence.

Danny Hollis and Mary Cleveland had been together for 13 years and Cleveland, 65, wanted to end the relationship, said Dallas County prosecutor Liz Rogers. Hollis, 49, had taken her money and had stolen several televisions throughout their relationship.

But on Feb. 26, 2009, Cleveland wasn't going to let Hollis take any more, Rogers said.

"Danny Hollis was in her life for 13 years, and after 13 years she'd had enough," Rogers said. "She couldn't take it anymore."

Hollis shot her in the face after Cleveland fought back as he tried to strangle her and smother her with a pillow. Cleveland had numerous defensive wounds on her hands.

Cleveland was found dead the next day by her son at her apartment on Cockrell Hill Road near Camp Wisdom Road in the Red Bird area of Dallas.

Hollis pawned the television, but the remote was found under Cleveland's body. Hollis' DNA was found on the remote. Cleveland's DNA was found on his coat.

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