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James Elmore Jr. found guilty of manslaughter in Texas Killing Fields trial
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points was found guilty of manslaughter related to the deaths of two individuals, including a 16-year-old girl. He last saw his daughter in 1984 and described what she was wearing when she disappeared.
A verdict has been reached in a long-standing case. James Elmore Jr. was found guilty of manslaughter related to the deaths of two individuals, including a 16-year-old girl.
The trial began recently and included emotional testimony from the girl's father. He last saw his daughter in 1984 and described what she was wearing when she disappeared. Further details about the case and trial are available.
The guilty verdict comes after more than four decades since the girl's disappearance. The father of the girl had been waiting for justice for a long time.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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