A Denton County man has been found guilty of capital murder by a local jury. The crime involved the kidnapping and stabbing of a 71-year-old woman who was the man's great-aunt. The incident occurred at the home they shared, in October 2024. As a result of the guilty verdict, the man has been sentenced to life in prison. Further details about the case are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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