Man Sentenced to 20 Years in 'Texas Killing Fields' Manslaughter Case

James Dolphs Elmore Jr. received a 20-year sentence for manslaughter in the death of Laura Miller, linked to the Texas Killing Fields.

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James Dolphs Elmore Jr. was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday in Galveston, Texas, for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Laura Miller. ^[1] A jury in Galveston County gave Elmore the maximum sentence of 20 years after finding him guilty of manslaughter in the death of Laura Miller. ^[2] Elmore, 61, was accused of preparing a dose of cocaine that was administered to Laura Miller by Clyde Hedrick, who authorities alleged was responsible for the deaths of four women. ^[3] Laura Miller's body was found in 1986 in a field near Houston known as the 'Texas Killing Fields,' where investigators believe multiple people are responsible for the deaths of more than 30 girls and young women. ^[4] Clyde Hedrick, a longtime friend of Elmore, was believed by authorities to be responsible for killing all four women found in the League City field. ^[5] Investigators determined that Elmore prepared the fatal dose of cocaine that killed Laura Miller. ^[6] Laura Miller's body was discovered in 1986 in an isolated League City field located approximately 28 miles southeast of Houston. ^[7]

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James Dolphs Elmore Jr. was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday in Galveston, Texas, for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Laura Miller. · Winnipeg Free Press

A jury in Galveston County gave Elmore the maximum sentence of 20 years after finding him guilty of manslaughter in the death of Laura Miller. · Winnipeg Free Press

Elmore, 61, was accused of preparing a dose of cocaine that was administered to Laura Miller by Clyde Hedrick, who authorities alleged was responsible for the deaths of four women. · Winnipeg Free Press

Laura Miller's body was found in 1986 in a field near Houston known as the 'Texas Killing Fields,' where investigators believe multiple people are responsible for the deaths of more than 30 girls and young women. · Winnipeg Free Press

Clyde Hedrick, a longtime friend of Elmore, was believed by authorities to be responsible for killing all four women found in the League City field. · The Independent

Investigators determined that Elmore prepared the fatal dose of cocaine that killed Laura Miller. · The Independent

Laura Miller's body was discovered in 1986 in an isolated League City field located approximately 28 miles southeast of Houston. · The Independent

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