LAKE MARY, Fla. – A man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman inside a Lake Mary dry cleaning business and will serve life in prison.

Andre Luciano, 26, charged with of killing Nu "Jenny" Dang last September. Investigators said he confessed to shooting her in the back of the head after she refused to let him use the bathroom. Her nude body was later found by a customer in the back of the business.

Luciano pleaded guilty Friday after his attorneys said his only other option was the death penalty, with overwhelming evidence against him.

"Her blood was in the car (and) he was arrested in her car," said Chief Assistant Public Defender Jeff Dowdy. "He basically had only two decisions to make: Either go to trial or accept an offer of life in prison."

Dang's family asked for privacy after Friday's hearing. A statement was read in court on behalf of Dang's daughter Grace.

"It has been a long and painful eight months for our family," the statement read. "With the outcome of today's plea and sentencing hearing, we hope to bring some closure to this tragedy and begin the long healing process."

Dang's family also thanked prosecutors and police for their work to ensure that justice was served.