John Carter Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Katelyn Markham Case
Carter admits to causing Markham's death nearly 13 years after her disappearance; faces up to three years in prison.
- Katelyn Markham disappeared in August 2011, and her remains were found in April 2013 in Indiana.
- John Carter, her fiancé at the time, was arrested in March 2023 and initially charged with murder.
- Carter's plea deal reduces his charges from murder to involuntary manslaughter.
- Prosecutors allege Carter caused Markham's death through physical violence and force.
- Sentencing is scheduled for July 18, where Carter could receive a maximum of three years in prison.
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