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Man sentenced to 20 years over a 'Texas Killing Fields' case, decades after dozens of bodies found
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jamie Stengle, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The guilty verdict was for manslaughter in the death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found in 1986. A maximum sentence of 20 years in prison was given to James Dolphs Elmore Jr.
A maximum sentence of 20 years in prison was given to James Dolphs Elmore Jr. for his role in a death. The case is connected to the discovery of dozens of bodies, mostly young women, in a specific area. This area, known for numerous unsolved deaths, has been the subject of various forms of media.
The guilty verdict was for manslaughter in the death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found in 1986. Most of the deaths in this area remain unsolved, with investigators suspecting multiple individuals may be involved.
Further information about the case and trial is available from the source.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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