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James Elmore Jr. found guilty of manslaughter in Texas Killing Fields trial
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Jaewon Jung, Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The case involves the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl more than four decades ago. He last saw his daughter on a specific day in 1984, and she was gone when he returned home that evening.
A guilty verdict has been reached in a trial connected to the deaths of two individuals. James Elmore Jr. was found guilty of manslaughter.
The case involves the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl more than four decades ago. A founder of a search organization, who is the girl's father, testified during the trial. He last saw his daughter on a specific day in 1984, and she was gone when he returned home that evening.
The trial began on a Monday and included emotional testimony from the founder. For more information on the case and the verdict, further details are available.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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