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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA northeastern Indiana man wants to withdraw his guilty plea to neglect in the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter.
Shane Patton of Fort Wayne appeared in court Tuesday and was ordered held until Aug. 13, when a hearing is scheduled for him on bond and to assign a new public defender.
A judge also is to consider whether the plea can be withdrawn. The 32-year-old faces up to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty last week two counts of felony neglect.
Jocelyn Belcher was found dead Jan. 27, 2018, in the family’s home. A coroner ruled her death a homicide due to neck compression. Her mother, 30-year-old Crystal Belcher, pleaded guilty in March to felony neglect and faces up to three years in prison when sentenced on Friday.
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