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Teen Pleads Guilty in Teacher’s Murder | Bristol Virginia News
A teen who shot dead 79-year-old retired teacher Margaret Sliger in 2015 has pleaded guilty, accepting a plea deal for second-degree murder — a move his lawyer says was meant to avoid a harsher sentence, though he believes the crime might have warranted first-degree. The teen, whose weapon belonged to his grandfather, claims remorse, but the community remains divided: some feel justice is too lenient, while others honor Sliger’s legacy of kindness and compassion, keeping her memory alive through cherished gifts and shared grief. The teen will serve 25 years, with parole eligibility delayed…
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