AKRON, Ohio — The man who stomped a woman's head until she died will spend up to life in prison.

Tyrone Benford, 42, of Akron, pleaded guilty on Monday to murder, felonious assault and breaking and entering. Benford's trial was scheduled to begin Monday.

Summit County Judge Paul Gallagher sentenced Benford to life in prison with parole eligibility in 15 years for murder and an additional 10 months for the break-in.

Benford admitted to killing Lori Patch, a 53-year-old homeless woman.

Akron police found Patch nude and dead about 11:45 p.m., Oct. 4, 2013 behind a building in the 200 block of East South Street.

At the same time officers were investigating the death, someone reported that a man was breaking into the Akron Masjid mosque in the 1100 block of Old Main Street.

Police found Benford hiding inside the mosque after trying to steal a safe, according to police reports and court records.

Benford's shoes and pants were covered in blood, according to court records.

Blood found on Benford's clothing matched Patch's blood.

Benford has a long criminal history, including a three-year prison stint for robbing a Dollar General on North Arlington Street in 2009.

Other convictions include possessing cocaine in 2008, robbery in 2000, robbery in 1991 and drug abuse in 1990.