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McWillliams Pleads Guilty in Death of Earling female

McWillliams Pleads Guilty in Death of Earling female

Ashley McWilliams, the woman charged in connection with the death of 32 year old Theresa Kenkel of Earling, has entered a plea of guilty.   McWilliams was charged with Accessory After the Fact in the death of 32-year-old Theresa Kenkel. Her trial had been scheduled to begin on November 4th, but sentencing is now set for November 17th.
Winston “Joe” Leal has been charged with First-Degree Murder; his trial is scheduled to begin November 4th.  The charges stem from an incident on Thursday, July 31, when the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check at 204 2nd Avenue in Earling. Deputies discovered Kenkel deceased inside the residence.

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