Franklin Elmore

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ELKHART, Ind. -- Court documents reveal Franklin Elmore pleaded guilty Thursday morning to the Murder of his 6-year-old son Justin Elmore.

Franklin's sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 25.

Franklin and his wife, Cheyenne Elmore, were each charged with one count of Felony Murder.

Cheyenne is set to appear in court on Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. for jury trial.

The Baugo Township Fire Department was called to a home in the 30000 block of C.R. 22 on Aug. 3 around 9 p.m. for a call regarding a 6-year-old boy being unconscious but still breathing after allegedly hitting himself in the head due to behavioral issues.

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