EARLING, Iowa —

Winston Leal of Shelby County has agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Theresa Kenkel, according to new court documents. That carries a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison.

Leal was initially charged with first-degree murder after Kenkel was found dead in August. A search warrant application says she died of a gunshot wound. Leal's plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 29.

Ashley McWilliams was also arrested as an accessory in this case. Her plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 17.

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