Crime & Safety

Alleged Teen Killer Of 'Maddy' To Be Tried As Adult

The announcement was made this morning.

The 15-year-old male suspect in the homicide and sexual attack of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton will be tried as an adult, it was announced this morning at a news conference in Santa Cruz.

The body of the 8-year-old child was found in a dumpster Monday night.

UPDATE WITH MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON.

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