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'Evil': Suspects sentenced for killing 15-year-old & setting body on fire, prosecutor says
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points Two suspects, a man and a woman from South Dakota, have been sentenced to 30 years in prison for their roles in the crime. A 15-year-old boy was killed and his body set on fire in an attempt to destroy it.
A 15-year-old boy was killed and his body set on fire in an attempt to destroy it. Two suspects, a man and a woman from South Dakota, have been sentenced to 30 years in prison for their roles in the crime. The prosecutor described the actions as "evil".
Further details about the case are available from the source. The sentencing of the two suspects brings a conclusion to the case, but the full circumstances surrounding the crime are not specified here.
The sentences of 30 years in prison for each suspect reflect the severity of the crime, but additional information about the events is not provided in this summary.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
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