Teen Sentenced for "Mortal Kombat" Death
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Posted: 8:23 PM Jul 2, 2008
Teen Sentenced for "Mortal Kombat" Death
A teenager was sentenced to 18 years in prison for her role in the death of her half-sister, who police say was beaten during a re-enactment of the "Mortal Kombat" video game.
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A teenager was sentenced to 18 years in prison for her role in the death of her half-sister, who police say was beaten during a re-enactment of the "Mortal Kombat" video game.

Heather Trujillo pleaded guilty in May to child abuse-negligently causing the death of 7-year-old Zoe Garcia. Trujillo's prison sentence may be suspended if she successfully completes six years in a Youthful Offender System program.

Trujillo and 17-year-old Lamar Roberts were baby-sitting Zoe last December. Authorities say she died from head injuries after she was hit, kicked and slammed to the floor as the teens reportedly re-enacted the video game.

The 17-year-old Trujillo has agreed to testify against Roberts, who is charged with child abuse causing death. Roberts' preliminary hearing is July 10.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Posted by: What the Hell on Jul 3, 2008 at 12:43 PM

What the hell is wrong with this picture.a 7 yr old and might get some nice nice if she follows the rules? I say let these kids act out the game on the judge see how he/she likes it. Lock them up, throw away the key and thats the end of that.
Posted by: You Can't Be Serious on Jul 3, 2008 at 06:42 AM

Suspend her sentence? What the hell is wrong with the judges? Lock her up for life and her sidekick as well, or have someone re-enact the game on them.
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