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Midland County jury sentences man to life in prison in death of 10-year-old boy
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, who is 52 years old, also received a 92-year sentence for failure to stop and render aid.
A man has been sentenced to life in prison by a Midland County jury for his role in the death of a 10-year-old boy. The sentence was for one count of manslaughter. The man, who is 52 years old, also received a 92-year sentence for failure to stop and render aid.
His sentencing was more severe due to prior federal felony convictions. Further details about the case, including the circumstances of the boy's death, are available from the District Attorney Judicial District Midland County.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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