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Tuesday, November 5
Indiana man admitted to killing 11-month-old baby and burying her in the woods
Justin Miller claimed responsibility for the disturbing crime that claimed the life of little Mercedes Lin as part of a settlement with prosecutors.
If the judge accepts the settlement, could face up to 22 years behind bars .
During a court appearance on Monday, Miller said he was caring for the baby, a relative’s daughter, in the apartment of his girlfriend last August when he hit the baby who wouldn’t stop crying a “couple of times.”
Said he was high on synthetic marijuana at that moment.
Miller added that he later discovered the girl was dead and drove to a wooded area in Starke County to dispose of the body.
Mercedes’s body was found in a forest on 18 of August.
The baby’s grandmother, Angela Owens, criticized the plea deal.
“I feel like you need more time, ”Owens told ABC 57, referring to the possible sentence of 45 years.
“I mean, an innocent child. My innocent grandson. How could you do that and wait, okay, you turned 45 years and you went out and you’re fine? “Said Owens.