FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — A Fall River man could spend the rest of his life behind bars for stabbing another man to death on Christmas Eve 2019. Jose Amador-Ayala, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 39-year-old Gary Werra. Amador-Ayala was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 22 years, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III announced. Police: Man admitted he ‘snapped,’ stabbed friend repeatedly during argument Quinn's office said the stabbing stemmed from an argument over Werra's ex-girlfriend, who at the time was dating Amador-Ayala but still living with Werra. Fall River police found the victim's body dumped behind a bakery after speaking with Amador-Ayala's sister. She told police that Amador-Ayala admitted to killing Werra while forcing her to help him move the body. "This was a brutal and senseless killing which was apparently motivated by both of their affections for the same woman," Quinn said in a press release. "I appreciate the family’s patience during the almost five-year court process. I hope the defendant accepting responsibility for the murder of their loved one will bring them some consolation." NEXT: Jury convicts former Dartmouth officer charged with child rape Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW