Second Man Convicted In Bludgeoning Death Of Retired Teacher

Last updated on Friday, June 5, 2015

(MICHIGAN CITY) - A second man has been convicted in the bludgeoning death of a 69-year-old retired teacher in northern Indiana.

A LaPorte County jury convicted Tre'von Walker on Tuesday in the death of Gerald Peters. He also was found guilty of robber and theft.

The South Bend Tribune reports that Walker faces a prison term of up to 118 years.

Another man, 23-year-old Ryan Phelps, also was convicted in Peters' death and was sentenced to 85 years in prison.

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