The former physicist, who had no criminal record, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.
Zampini told the judge he was mentally ill when he attacked Barbara Morris after the 63-year-old took away the remote control in her East Windsor home in 2006.
The Queens, N.Y.-native said he was suffering from severe depression, insomnia and anxiety.
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Information from: The Times, http://www.nj.com/times
