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Murder charge dropped for 11-year-old New Iberia girl, will be tried for obstruction of justice
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- An 11-year-old girl accused of murder and other charges in connection with the November killing of 36-year-old Kameron Bedsole had most of her charges dropped today.
The charges of first-degree murder and accessory to murder after the fact have been dropped. She will be tried on the charge of obstruction of justice after admitting to it in open court Thursday.
There is no trial set for April 16. A final decision on charges will be made within 60 days after the court gathers all evidence.
The girl remains in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Justice.
After the initial arrest of the child in November, the 11-year-old’s mother, 40-year-old Sabrina Washington and 15-year-old brother were arrested a few days later in connection to the Bedsole homicide.
This breaking story will be updated as more information becomes available.