The father of 14-year old Emily Stauffer, an Edson teen who was brutally murdered in 2008, has released a statement via his blog after a 44-year old man pled guilty to second degree murder in her death.
"We’re thankful that this case won’t go through the long, drawn-out trial and appeal process. We trust that God is sovereign in it all and rest in His care." Terry Stauffer wrote.
"Thank you to those of you who are praying for us and have encouraged us in so many ways. We appreciate you, though we’ll never be able to personally thank everyone."
Stauffer’s death shocked the entire community of Edson. The teen was out for a walk in a wooded area when she was killed.
After an intense police search, 44-year old Ross Kleman, an Edson resident who worked for the town, was arrested and charged in connection with Emily’s death.
In the first day of his trial on Tuesday, Kleman admitted to his role in Stauffer’s death. He was seen crying in the court as as details of Emily’s death were read out.
"Mr. Kleman, a stranger to Emily, attacked her, struggled with her, choked her, and slashed her throat." Crown Prosecutor Michelle Doyle told the court, adding that it was DNA evidence that confirmed his culpibility.
A second degree murder conviction holds a sentence of life in prison.
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