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‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect pleads not guilty ahead of Aug. 31 trial
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The victim, a woman named Laura Miller, died in September 1984. A 61-year-old man faces trial for his alleged role in a death that occurred nearly four decades ago.
A 61-year-old man faces trial for his alleged role in a death that occurred nearly four decades ago. He is accused of contributing to the fatal incident by preparing a substance for someone else to give to the victim. The victim, a woman named Laura Miller, died in September 1984.
The man has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge against him. His trial is scheduled to take place soon.
Further information about the case is available from the source.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
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