Teen pleads guilty in Sheridan killing

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Story Published: Sep 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM MST

Story Updated: Sep 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM MST

SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) — A Sheridan teenager has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in last year's home invasion killing of an elderly businessman.

The Sheridan Press reports that 17-year-old Wyatt Bear Cloud pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the killing of 79-year-old Robert Ernst.

Bear Cloud also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and aggravated burglary. His trial had been scheduled to begin Monday.

Bear Cloud faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. His sentencing is set for Nov. 30.

A jury last week convicted co-defendant 20-year-old Dennis Poitra Jr. of first-degree murder in the killing. Another teenage defendant has yet to stand trial.

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Information from: The Sheridan Press, http://www.thesheridanpress.com/

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