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Death Penalty Reinstated for Man Who Murdered 12-Year-Old

4/20/2025

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Thomas Sanders, who brutally took the life of 12-year-old Lexis Roberts in 2010, is once again facing the death penalty after a Louisiana grand jury charged him with first-degree murder. This comes after President Biden commuted his sentence in December 2024, a move that has sparked outrage from the district attorney, who emphasizes the ongoing pain for the victims' families.

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Thomas Sanders, who brutally took the life of 12-year-old Lexis Roberts in 2010, is once again facing the death penalty after a Louisiana grand jury charged him with first-degree murder. This comes after President Biden commuted his sentence in December 2024, a move that has sparked outrage from the district attorney, who emphasizes the ongoing pain for the victims' families.