A teen accused of killing his young cousin now faces charges for sexually assaulting her.
Jeremiah Morfin, 17, will face trial for first-degree murder, criminal sexual penetration of a minor under 13, child abuse resulting in death and three counts of tampering with evidence.
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Morfin is accused of raping his 9-year-old cousin during a sleepover at his house in January 2019, killing her and dumping her body in a nearby drainage tunnel. Morfin’s attorney denies that a sexual assault occurred.
On Wednesday, 2nd Judicial District Court Judge Daniel Gallegos determined there was enough probable cause for Morfin to face trial on the charges.