Wayne County man appeals murder conviction, life sentence in father's death

On Monday, a Wayne County District Court judge also ordered his presentence investigation report to be forwarded to the Nebraska Supreme Court as part of the appeal.

October 19, 2026Updated: October 19, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Wayne County man appeals murder conviction, life sentence in father's death

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