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Suspect in Ga. Hiker's Murder Denied Bail

Autopsy shows she was held captive for 3 days, bludgeoned

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 9, 2008 2:47 PM CST

(Newser) – Gary Michael Hilton was denied bail this afternoon on murder charges in the gruesome death of 24-year-old Georgia hiker Meredith Emerson. The DA on the case says he has not decided whether to seek the death penalty, despite an agreement between Hilton and investigators to... Read full story »

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Autopsy shows she was held captive for 3 days, bludgeoned

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