A confessed killer in Mercer County is sentenced to at least 24 years behind bars.

The judge called Scott Dunn dangerous, saying he killed his wife Brandy Dunn in a brutal and savage manner.

In June, Dunn admitted he killed his wife, and then set her body and house on fire in January 2006.

He pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, arson, and abuse of a corpse.

Thusday morning, he was sentenced to 24 to 52 years behind bars.

Dunn asked for forgiveness from Brandy's family, saying he takes full responsibility for what happened.