Mother faces years in prison
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Mother faces years in prison
Porterville slaying brings at least 25 years
December 11, 2001
Jennifer M. Fitzenberger
The Fresno Bee
VISALIA -- Angela Thompson will spend 25 years to life in prison for murdering her adopted daughter -- a crime a judge said Monday was "more disturbing" than any he had ever seen.
Thompson, of Springville, rested her head on her lawyer's shoulder and sobbed as Judge Gerald Sevier denied a motion for a new trial and handed down the sentence.
Thompson, 42, must serve 25 years in prison before she is eligible for parole.
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2001 Dec 11