
BY SHEILA STOGSDILL
MIAMI, OK — An Ottawa County jury deliberated about an hour Thursday before convicting a Quapaw woman of murder and recommending she serve a life sentence with the chance of parole.
Skye Reece, 20, was visibly distraught and wept hysterically as the jury foreman announced she was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of 17-month-old Lanceton Hollenbeck.
The 11-man, one-woman jury made its decision after three days of testimony.
“Lanceton's mother and father were very pleased with the verdict,” Ottawa County District Attorney Eddie Wyant said.
Wyant said Reece will have to serve at least 38 years before she is eligible for parole.
Lanceton died Feb.
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