Teen sentenced in beating death of sister
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Posted: 12:23 PM Jul 3, 2008
 Last Updated: 12:23 PM Jul 3, 2008
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July 3, 2008

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) -- A teenager has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for her role in the death of her 7-year-old half-sister.

Police say the girl was beaten during a re-enactment of the "Mortal Kombat" video game.

Heather Trujillo pleaded guilty in May to child abuse-negligently causing the death of 7-year-old Zoe Garcia. Trujillo's prison sentence may be suspended if she completes six years in a Youthful Offender System program.

Trujillo and 17-year-old Lamar Roberts were baby-sitting Zoe last December. Authorities say Zoe died from head injuries after she was hit, kicked and slammed to the floor. The teens were reportedly re-enacting the video game.

Seventeen-year-old Trujillo has agreed to testify against Roberts, who is charged with child abuse causing death.

(Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
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Posted by: perry Location: augusta on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:53 AM
I agree Ramona, that is a very light sentence for taking a life let alone a 7 year old. Blaming it on video game is a lame excuse. They should have life in prison, then when old enough be put to death. There was no accident whatsoever. And ot even allow her to do just 6 years in a YOS program? What a joke. I'd love to hear what the parents have to say.
Posted by: ramona Location: georgia on Jul 3, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Are these children products of incest or retarded? My view is is you take a life you should lose yours; then all this B.S. would slow down if not stop. I am sick of paying taxes for keeping these idiots in prison. We need someone to lead this country out of the quagmire it is in.When I am president this will stop!!
Posted by: CONCERN Location: USA on Jul 3, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I THINK BOTH TEENS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME SENTENCE AND IF THEY SHOULD CHARGE ANYONE WITH A MORE SEVERE CHARGE, IT SHOULD BE THE SISTER OF THE VICTIM. HOW COULD SHE LET SOMEONE COME IN AND DO ACTS LIKE THAT ONE HER HELPLESS LITTLE SISTER. SHAME ON HER.
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