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Judge: No Bail For 16-Year-Old Jennie Bunsom, Accused Of Killing Nephew

DENVER (CBS4) - A Denver judge is keeping a 16-year-old accused of killing her 7-year-old nephew behind bars without bail. Prosecutors have charged Jennie Bunsom as an adult in the crime.

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Jennie Bunsom (credit: Denver DA)

Investigators say Bunsom confessed, saying she pushed Jordan Vong off her bed on Aug. 6 and then covered his mouth and nose so he couldn't breath.

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Jordan Vong (credit: CBS)

The coroner's office released details about how the boy died.

The crime took place in Denver's Montbello neighborhood.

The judge made the decision on Thursday morning.

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