Man sentenced to death in Strafford teen's killing
Friday, July 30, 2004
OSCEOLA, Mo. -- Jurors recommended the death sentence Thursday for a man convicted of killing a 19-year-old Strafford woman, Amanda Morto, three years ago and burying her body near a southwest Missouri cemetery. David Zink stood silently and showed no emotion as the decision was announced. Judge William Roberts will make the final decision Sept. 7. Jurors deliberated about three hours before returning the verdict in the punishment phase of Zink's trial.
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