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Jamie Runions, left, and Rhonda Beckford talk outside Cass County Justice Center on Friday after Kylr Yust was sentenced in the killings of their daughters, Jessica Runions and Kara Kopetsky.
Jurors have recommended the maximum sentences for his convictions in the deaths of Jessica Runions and Kara Kopetsky.
Jurors have recommended that Kylr Yust receive the maximum sentences for his convictions in the deaths of Jessica Runions and Kara Kopetsky.
The jurors said Yust should serve life in prison for second-degree murder in connection with the death of Runions and 15 years for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Kopetsky.
A jury found Kylr Yust guilty on count one of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Kara Kopetsky, 17, and guilty on count two of murder in the second degree in the death of Jessica Runions, 21.
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THE TRIAL OF KYLR YUST: Prosecution rests after jury hears from mushroom hunter who found Kopetsky, Runionsâ remains
Yust is accused of murdering Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions Share Updated: 7:19 PM CDT Apr 10, 2021
Yust is accused of murdering Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions Share Updated: 7:19 PM CDT Apr 10, 2021
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