Teen confessed to killing Lake County man found buried under concrete, lawyers claim
Defense attorneys for Laurie Shaver, a woman charged with killing her husband, are promising to introduce new evidence in the case Monday.
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Investigators dug up the body of Michael Shaver from under a concrete slab three years ago.
Neighbors thought he had moved away, but his wife was later charged with his murder.
Defense lawyers now say they have a confession, from someone else.
Court documents show the defense has testimony from a 14-year-old girl confessing to the murder of Michael Shaver.
Laurie Shaver’s defense team has filed a motion revealing that a minor has come forward and confessed to committing the murder.
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The defense is now seeking permission from the court to allow the child to testify.
Laurie Shaver’s defense team is set to present their argument to the judge Monday, urging a reconsideration of their request for the child to undergo an evaluation in preparation for testifying.
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The identity of the minor and their connection to the case remain unknown.
According to available information, the girl would have been around 7 years old at the time of the murder.
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