Massachusetts – In a chilling case of betrayal and brutal violence in Massachusetts, a 48‑year‑old man, identified as B. Maiben, was convicted of the first‑degree murder of his 40‑year‑old girlfriend, identified as S. Pringle, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors argued that Maiben’s actions were motivated by rage and rejection after Pringle planned to end their relationship.
Maiben was indicted on first‑degree murder charges after evidence revealed Pringle had been stabbed 217 times and her body dumped in a marsh in Saugus, Massachusetts. Her death came after she had allegedly told a friend via text message that she was “done with Maiben” after he broke into her home and threatened her with a knife, per court filings. Authorities initially arrested Maiben on a range of charges—including larceny over $1,200, tampering with evidence, and obstruction—but ultimately upgraded the case to murder when Pringle’s body was recovered on December 21, 2021.
On December 19, 2021, Pringle’s family reported her missing after she did not return home following a night out with Maiben. Two days later, her body was discovered in the marsh and showed evidence of savage violence. According to the probable‑cause affidavit, Pringle’s body was covered in bruises, stab wounds, contusions, lacerations consistent with a severe beating. Investigators believe Maiben grew furious when Pringle intended to end their relationship—she had communicated this to a friend days earlier. The couple’s history included a forced entry into Pringle’s home by Maiben and a threat with a knife, suggesting escalating violence leading up to the homicide.
Despite Maiben’s initial claim of innocence—he pleaded not guilty and his defense contended prosecutors didn’t prove he knew of the breakup—the jury saw a very different picture. The degree of brutality, the number of wounds, and the subsequent attempt to conceal the crime by disposing of the body in a marsh convinced the jury to convict. The investigation revealed that Maiben had taken steps to delay Pringle’s discovery by dumping her body in a marsh and increasing the horror. Her family had searched for her in the days following her disappearance, using technology to track her phone. The vanishing of Pringle and then the discovery of her body amplified the anguish felt by her loved ones.
In court, Pringle’s mother addressed Maiben directly at sentencing: “You don’t deserve to be walking here. You will get what you deserve because God don’t like ugly… You’re scum… I hope you rot in hell for what you did.” Her message delivered the raw grief and anger of a family shattered. On November 5, 2025, Maiben was found guilty of first‑degree murder by a jury. The following day, Judge T. Drechsler imposed a prison sentence of life without the possibility of parole, effective immediately. District Attorney P. Tucker stated in the wake of sentencing: “This verdict and subsequent sentence will ensure that the defendant will be held accountable for his senseless and atrocious conduct. Our hope is that the family and friends of Pringle can find some comfort in this outcome.”
For Pringle’s loved ones, justice has been served—but the pain remains profound. She was remembered as a “natural‑born leader” who was “very ambitious,” leaving behind her son and a wide circle of family and friends. Her obituary noted she enjoyed life, loved traveling, photography, shopping, and spending time with her “boatload of relatives.” Maiben’s sentence closes the legal chapter—but for those who knew Pringle, the emotional chapter continues. Their grief and rage are etched into every memory of her life, every wound she bore, and now every moment of accountability delivered in court.
