A Madison woman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday, May 8, for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of her child's father. Jaclyn Skuce, 43, was convicted of capital murder after a jury determined she hired a gunman to kill Anthony Larry Sheppard to prevent him from gaining custody or visitation rights. The sentencing marks a pivotal conclusion to a case that began with a wellness check nearly six years ago.