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Teen Pleads Guilty to Newborn’s Death | Monroe Louisiana News
A shocking case closes as Jakayla Williams, 18, pleads guilty to capital murder in the death of her newborn — avoiding the death penalty with a life sentence without parole. The infant was secretly born at home, then allegedly crushed in a trash compactor before being found wrapped in a duffel bag at a dump. After a tense investigation and conflicting statements, Williams confessed — though defense challenged whether the baby was alive when disposed of. The plea came just as jury selection loomed, bringing a grim but definitive end to a deeply disturbing chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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