A 17-year-old from Blackfoot was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison Wednesday at the Bingham County Courthouse in Blackfoot for the second-degree murder of Rebecca Rivera, age 30.

Bobby Grant Jackson Jr. was 16 when he fatally shot Rivera in the head Oct. 23 at Rivera’s mobile home at 1159 S. Broadway St. in Blackfoot. He admitted to Bingham County detectives the following day that he shot and killed her, according to court records.

District Judge Daniel R. Clark sentenced Jackson to a minimum fixed period of custody of 24 years followed by an indeterminate period of custody up to 36 years for a total and unified sentence not to exceed 60 years.

Clark also ordered Jackson pay a civil judgment of $5,000 on behalf of the victim’s family, according to the judgment of conviction.

Jackson was additionally fined $2,000. He was also ordered to pay court costs of $245.50 and make a $1,000 public defender reimbursement. He additionally must pay $100 for the cost of his DNA analysis.

Under the terms of a plea agreement signed Jan. 29, the original charge of first-degree murder was amended to second-degree murder to which Jackson pled guilty. The state was bound to recommend no more than 27 years fixed, while the defendant was bound to no less than 20 years fixed.

“I want to express my thoughts and prayers for the Rivera family who were involved and worked directly with my office throughout this case,” said Ryan Jolley, Bingham County prosecutor. “Their strength and courage have been inspiring.

“I also acknowledge the hard work by law enforcement throughout this case, specifically by the Bingham County and City of Blackfoot Joint Detectives Division, led by Lt. Blake Davis,” Jolley said.

The Blackfoot Police Department also expressed their gratitude to the public, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Bingham County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance while investigating the murder of Rivera.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rebbeca Rivera,” said Blackfoot Police Capt. Wes Wheatley. “Incidents of this nature leave lasting pain and grief, and our thoughts remain with all who continue to mourn her loss. The family and friends of Rebbeca remain in our thoughts during this difficult time.”