The sentence for Watkins is a mandatory 18 years to life in prison for killing Jeff Brentlinger. Watkins had been accused of breaking into Brentlinger’s home with another man on Thanksgiving Day morning in an attempt to rob him.
Part of the confrontation was captured on a video camera.
Prosecutors have said they believe Watkins fired the shot that killed Brentlinger.
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Sentencing for Watkins is scheduled for May 15.
Two other adults and two juveniles have also been charged in Brentlinger’s slaying. Those cases are ongoing, Stewart said.
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