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Linn County Teen Sentenced for Killing Parents

A Linn County teen who admitted to killing his parents in 2021 was sentenced to life in prison Monday, with a chance for parole after 50 years.  

Ethan Orton of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty in March to stabbing his parents, Misty Scott-Slade and Casey Orton, to death in their home. Orton was five months away from his 18th birthday at the time of his crime — which left him eligible for parole instead of the normal life sentence without parole. 

The defense asked for life with the possibility for parole after ten years, but the judge said Orton’s age, maturity, and home life weren’t strong mitigating factors, and sentenced him to serve 50 years before he is eligible for parole. 

Both sides’ expert witnesses agreed Orton is a good candidate for rehabilitation and treatment while in prison.

 

story courtesy of Radio Iowa

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