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Teen In Basalt Confesses To Bizarre Murder Plot

BASALT, Colo. (CBS4) - A teenager in Basalt has confessed to a bizarre murder plot.

The 15-year-old was arrested Friday. Detectives say the teen drew diagrams detailing a plan to ambush the potential victim, cover him in duct tape, and then take him into the woods where he would starve to death.

The teen could face a conspiracy to commit murder charge. Charges against three others allegedly involved in the plot are pending.

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The sketch allegedly made by the suspect (credit: Basalt Police Department)
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