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November 20, 2009

3 teens accused in Killeen youth’s death

KILLEEN, Texas (AP) — Killeen police detained three teens over the slaying of a 16-year-old boy who had been missing more than a week.

Police say the body of James Johnson III was discovered early Thursday off a road north of Temple. Johnson was reported missing by his parents, from the family’s home, the night of Nov. 11.

Police on Thursday announced the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and two 17-year-old males in the murder investigation.

No motive was immediately cited by police. The cause of death has not been released.

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