An Albany man was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years to life in prison for killing his brother-in-law.

Ashley Heshmat, 45, fatally stabbed Justin Bishop on Jan. 14, 2024 in the home they shared on Rose Court. The two were roommates.

Bishop was a beloved nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital for 18 years, but had left the hospital before his death.

After the killing, Heshmat dumped a car and Bishop’s cell phone at several locations in Albany, according to police.

Heshmat had pleaded guilty in August.