Proceedings reveal details of Devlin case

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

CLAYTON, Mo. -- Michael Devlin pleaded guilty to dozens of child kidnapping and sodomy charges in two court hearings Tuesday, in proceedings that revealed how he kidnapped Shawn Hornbeck and turned him into a captive who was forced to stay alive by following Devlin's horrific orders.

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