Tennessee man pleads guilty to killing 8 family members and neighbors, avoids possible death penalty
- Michael Cummins pleaded guilty to killing 8 people, including his parents, uncle, and a 12-year-old girl.
- Cummins killed the victims through blunt force and sharp force trauma to the head and face.
- Cummins was sentenced to life in prison without parole as part of a plea agreement to avoid a possible death penalty.
- New brain scan evidence showing Cummins had "significant problems" was a factor in avoiding the death penalty.
- The families of the victims agreed to the plea deal of life without parole.
Associated Press 