FAIRFAX — A 13-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 64-year-old Ohio woman.
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The teen was charged in Hamilton County Juvenile Court with murder in connection to the death of Shelia “Denise” Tenpenny, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Tenpenny was found dead on Feb. 2 inside her Fairfax home in northeastern Hamilton County.
On Feb. 6, investigators revealed that Tenpenny’s killer had likely been injured while committing the crime and reached out to the public for help locating them.
The teen was taken into custody on Feb. 12.
Investigators have not released their identity.
We will continue to follow this story.
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