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James Elmore sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 1984 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The case is connected to the 'Texas Killing Fields' incident from 1984, but additional information about the events surrounding the case is not provided here. James Elmore has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a case from 1984.
James Elmore has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a case from 1984. This sentence comes after a jury convicted him of manslaughter and using a deadly weapon. The conviction is related to the death of Laura Miller, who was 16 years old when she disappeared in 1984.
The jury's verdict was returned less than a day before the sentencing. Further details about the case and conviction are available from the source. The case is connected to the 'Texas Killing Fields' incident from 1984, but additional information about the events surrounding the case is not provided here.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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