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A teenager who admitted to murdering an elderly Charleston woman last summer learned his fate Wednesday.
Thomas Mallo, 15, will spend the next 40 years in prison for stabbing Phyllis Phares, 82, at least 35 times in her Frame Street home in June 2009. This was the maximum sentence the teenager could receive under his plea deal.
Mallo's attorney says the teenager grew up in a sexually, physically and emotionally abusive home, and he deserved another chance.
Five of Mallo's relatives have also plead guilty to several charges, including child neglect.
Four, including his mother and father, are still in jail.
Phares' daughter, Karen Morris says the family is pleased with the sentence and she hopes Mallo will spend the next 40 years thinking about the crime.
Mallo will be housed in a juvenile facility until he turns 18 when he will be moved to prison.
Judge frees former W.Va. motorcycle club leader September 03, 2010 4:04 AM A federal judge has approved the release of former Pagan's Motorcycle Club national vice president Floyd "Jesse" Moore pending sentencing.
Panel: No delay for Ohio River bridges September 03, 2010 4:03 AM The panel developing a financial plan for the $4.1 billion Ohio River Bridges Project says it won't delay construction to avoid tolls.
Ohio governor outlines plan for new Medicaid money September 02, 2010 5:46 PM Gov. Ted Strickland has outlined how he will spend some of the $519 million that Ohio is getting in new federal Medicaid money, giving $150 million to hospitals to help offset state fees and designating $33 million to preserve jobs in the mental health system.
Fugitive Files
Wanted: Aug. 31, 2010 You Can Help! Failure to appear following attempted murder and malicious wounding, failure to appear for drug screening, and violaton of probation following conspiracy.
Behind The Kitchen Door
September 2, 2010 Mayberry's, Shoney's, Ichiban are on the list. Find out who has violations and who gets a big thumbs up!
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