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Man Receives New Sentence In Trial For Murders Of Mother, Stepfather

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - A man initially sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather received a new sentence on Wednesday. Jacob Ind was 15 years old when the crimes happened in Woodland Park in 1992.

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Jacob Ind (credit: CBS)

Ind was denied his right to testify during his first trial, and instead of having a new trial, he reached a plea deal and plead guilty.

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On Wednesday, a judge resentenced him to 60 years which includes credit for the 26 years Ind has already served.

He claims he killed his parents after years of physical and sexual abuse.

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