A 61-year-old suspect has been given the maximum sentence of 20 years. This sentence was handed down a day after the jury found the suspect guilty of manslaughter. The case is connected to the Texas Killing Fields and has been resolved in a courtroom after more than 40 years.

The verdict and sentence bring a conclusion to one of the cases linked to this area. Further details about the case and the trial are available from the source.

The outcome of the trial marks a significant development in a case that has been ongoing for decades.