Shon Pernice admits that he killed his wife and disposed of her body in the trash

Shon Pernice faces up to 15 years in prison. // Police photo

Shon Pernice pleaded guilty yesterday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife, Renee Pernice, who has been missing since January 2009.

Shon Pernice admitted that he hit Renee in the head, and she fell down some steps, KCTV Channel 5 reported. She was mortally wounded. Shon Pernice told investigators that he disposed of Renee’s remains in the garbage. Sadly, her body likely will never be recovered.

Shon Pernice is facing up to 15 years in prison.

In May 2010, a grand jury indicted Pernice in Renee’s murder. He was long suspected of killing Renee.