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Texas man sentenced to 20 years in prison over death of teen in 1980s

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Texas category. Published on September 4, 2026 • Originally reported by Ramon Antonio Vargas and agencies. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

James Elmore Jr sentenced in death of Laura Miller, whose body was found in 1986 in notorious ‘Texas Killing Fields’

A man found guilty in the death of teenager Laura Miller, whose body was recovered in 1986 in the notorious so-called “Texas Killing Fields”, was given a 20-year prison sentence on Thursday.

James Elmore Jr received that punishment from a Galveston county jury that a day earlier had convicted him of manslaughter in connection with Laura Miller’s death, which inspired her father, Tim Miller, to launch Texas EquuSearch, a non-profit organization specializing in searching for missing people.

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