# 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]

## What this stands on

1. 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, News)
2. 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, News)
3. 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, News)
4. 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, News)
5. 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, News)
6. Investigators determined that Elmore prepared the fatal dose of cocaine that killed Laura Miller. (The Independent, News)
7. Laura Miller's body was discovered in 1986 in an isolated League City field located approximately 28 miles southeast of Houston. (The Independent, News)

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