Crime

​Second suspect pleads guilty to murder of World War II vet

/ AP

SPOKANE, Wash. - The second teen accused of beating a World War II veteran to death during a robbery in Spokane accepted a deal Monday and pleaded guilty to murder.

In exchange, prosecutors dropped a robbery charge against 17-year-old Demetruis Glenn.

The first 17-year-old prosecuted in the case, Kenan Adams-Kinard, also pleaded guilty to murder. He was sentenced last month to 20 years in prison.

The Spokesman-Review reports prosecutors will recommend a 16-year prison term when Glenn is sentenced March 19.

Prosecutors say the two killed 88-year-old Delbert "Shorty" Belton in August 2013 outside an Eagles Lodge. They say Belton, who survived the Battle of Okinawa, was killed for his wallet.

First published on March 3, 2015 / 5:01 PM EST

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