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Cousin of 10-year-old found dead in woods pleads guilty to her murder. Here’s how long he’ll be in prison
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The victim was a 10-year-old girl who had been missing after leaving a relative's home. The 18-year-old defendant admitted to first-degree intentional homicide.
A guilty plea has been entered in the case of a young girl's death. The 18-year-old defendant admitted to first-degree intentional homicide. Two other charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
The victim was a 10-year-old girl who had been missing after leaving a relative's home. Her body was found in a wooded area by volunteer searchers. Further details about the case and the plea deal are available from the source.
The defendant's sentence is also reported, following the guilty plea in the death of the girl, whose body was discovered near a walking trail.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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