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Man Pleads Guilty in Girlfriend’s Murder | Burlington News
Fifty-four-year-old Anthony Bechand pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for stabbing his 41-year-old girlfriend, Amanda Rodriguez, in their shared home last fall. After fleeing to the Adirondacks and evading capture for two weeks, he’s now facing up to 20 years in prison — avoiding a potentially harsher sentence of 25 to life. The plea also drops additional charges including first-degree burglary and tampering with evidence, scrapping his upcoming trial. This marks the end of the legal chapter in a tragic case that shocked the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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