15-Year-old Charged with Murder of Elizabeth Olten

A 15-year-old has been charged with the murder in the death of 9-year-old Missouri girl Elizabeth Olten. Juvenile authorities said Saturday the teen is charged with first degree murder. Police did not release the teen’s name or gender, but did say the individual was acquainted with Elizabeth and led them to her body.

Elizabeth disappeared Wednesday while walking home from a friend’s house. Her body was found Friday afternoon with the help of the suspect, who lead them to the wooded area several hundred yards from Elizabeth’s St. Martin home. “We had been in that area – actually more than once. The body was very well concealed,” said Cole County Sheriff Greg White.

White would not say whether police believe Elizabeth had been killed there. Her cell phone, which was used to pin point the primary search area until its battery died, was found near her body.

An autopsy was being conducted Saturday to determine the time and cause of death.

Under Missouri law, children over 12 can be charged as adults with first-degree murder. The case is required to start in the juvenile court system. A hearing will be held on whether to transfer the child to an adult court.

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