A decades-old case has seen a conviction. The crime involved a 16-year-old who disappeared in 1984. The victim was Laura Miller. A jury's decision has brought some resolution to this matter. A man from Bacliff was found guilty of manslaughter and a related weapons charge in connection with Miller's death. Further information is available from the source.
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