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Couple pleads guilty of killing their baby

Diana Dawes

Diana Dawes

New developments tonight in the case of a couple accused of killing their baby.

The Richmond Register reports William and Diana Dawes both plead guilty today in Madison County.

Police say last year the couple's seven-month-old daughter, Serenity, suffered a fractured skull and other injuries, and later died.

Prosecutors recommended William Dawes serve a 35-year sentence for murder and criminal abuse, and Diana Dawes serve a 25-year sentence for manslaughter and criminal abuse.


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