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Article: Longo confesses to killing 2 of family.(Crime)(The man denies slaying his older children and still faces trial and the death penalty)
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- The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)
- Article date:
- February 15, 2003
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Byline: Bill Bishop The Register-Guard
In a maneuver with no apparent legal rhyme or reason, Christian Michael Longo pleaded guilty Friday to killing his wife and youngest daughter, but pleaded not guilty in the deaths of his two other children - and he did so in exchange for no concession from prosecutors who reiterated their desire for a death penalty.
In a 30-minute hearing, Lincoln County Circuit Judge Robert Huckleberry explained to Longo that any of his guilty pleas could bring a death sentence just as though a jury had convicted him on the charges. Huckleberry explained that the same jury that soon will hear evidence on Longo's remaining ...