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Police Release Disturbing New Details In Case Of 15-Year-Old Accused Of Violently Killing Elderly Neighbor
The 88-year-old woman's body was discovered outside of an abandoned home, according to Saugerties police.

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The 88-year-old woman's body was discovered outside of an abandoned home, according to Saugerties police.

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