Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

William Collins, 33, sentenced to life in prison in death of Linda Childers, 71

September 23, 2026Updated: September 23, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

William Collins, 33.(Washington County Sheriff's Office)

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