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Man who murdered 11-month-old stepdaughter returns to prison after early release
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Jonathan Richardson's case can be found through KTXS, the local Abilene news source that reported on his return to prison.
A man who was previously convicted of murdering his 11-month-old stepdaughter has been taken back into custody. This individual, Jonathan Richardson, was arrested due to a parole violation. He is currently being held by the Indiana Department of Correction.
Details of the parole violation that led to his arrest are not specified in the available information. Further details about Jonathan Richardson's case can be found through KTXS, the local Abilene news source that reported on his return to prison.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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