Marilla teen admits to killing 2-year-old
MARILLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Marilla teen has admitted to his role in the death of a toddler.
Last March, Devon VanDerWege, 18, caused the death of 2-year-old Ethan Bigham, whom he was babysitting.
Bigham’s cause of death was blunt force trauma.
On Monday morning, VanDerWege pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree manslaughter. He is in custody without bail.
When sentenced on April 9, VanDerWege could spend up to 20 years in prison.
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