KLYK

TRENARY — Branden Daniel Klyk, 34, of Trenary, was sentenced Thursday morning to state prison.

After a four-day jury trial, Klyk was found guilty of torture, first degree criminal sexual conduct, unlawful imprisonment, two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder by strangulation, and a third offense of domestic violence on July 14.

Klyk was sentenced in the 25th Circuit Court by visiting Judge Charles W. Johnson of Emmet County. He was sentenced to 22-40 years in prison for torture, 22-40 years in prison for first degree criminal sexual conduct, 10-15 years for unlawful imprisonment, 6-10 years on each count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder by strangulation and 3-5 years for third offense-domestic violence.

“Klyk’s sentences will run concurrently with each other and he will not be eligible for parole until he has served the minimum sentence of 22 years,” a press release from Marquette County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew J. Wiese said. “Klyk is also required to register as a sex offender on Michigan’s public registry and will be subject to electronic monitoring for the rest of his life.”

Wiese and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Hailey Kimball-Dexter prosecuted the case. This case was investigated by the Forsyth Township Police Department, including Officer Cassie Smith, Detective Justin Wonch and Chief Brian Kjellin.