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Dern Pleads Guilty in Choking Death of Kevin Somers, Will Be Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

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Marc Dern on the day of his arraignment last winter.

Marc Dern on the day of his arraignment last winter.

T.E. McMorrow on Jan 5, 2023
Marc Dern, the 35-year-old Springs man accused of killing his boss after an afternoon of boozing last winter, pleaded guilty on Thursday, January 5, to manslaughter in the first degree.... more

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