A Hayward man left his wife and moved in to his girlfriend's home. One day later, he shot and killed her
Briefly

At Ratliff's sentencing hearing last August, he insisted the fatal shooting was all an accident and said he wished he could prove that to Gouailhardou's family.
Mary Gouailhardou, Rachelle's mother, expressed profound grief, stating, 'You showed no mercy or compassion toward my daughter, period,' emphasizing that his actions were a choice driven by anger.
Mark Gouailhardou's heartbreak resonated as he reflected, 'Now, much to my chagrin and regret and what did you do? You shot my daughter, Rachelle, for whatever reason.'
He lamented on the severity of the situation, noting that 'I don't call that justice', illustrating the family's frustration with the plea deal Ratliff received.
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