Teen Takes Plea Deal Over Murder, Rape of 12-Year-Old

Teen Takes Plea Deal Over Murder, Rape of 12-Year-Old
The approximate location where the body of Kailey Vijil was found in West Valley City, Utah, on July 17, 2015. Screenshot via Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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A Utah teen has stricken a plea deal admitting to raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in 2015.

The blended plea deal will allow Jayden Sterzer, 18, to stay in a juvenile detention center until he’s 21. He will then be sentenced in an adult court and face 15 years to life in prison.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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