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A woman who backed a minivan over a tent at
a southern Minnesota campground and killed a baby is sentenced to
nearly 5 years in prison.


      Nicolle Marie Mercedes Prechel was given a 58-month sentence for
causing the death of 3-month-old Whyatt James Sander and injuring
his mother.


      Prechel sobbed as she apologized to the baby's parents and
family during sentencing in Renville County District Court
Thursday.


      Prosecutors say Prechel backed over the tent July 5 after a
night of drinking whiskey and smoking marijuana. The incident
happened at Renville County's Beaver Falls Park.

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A woman who backed a minivan over a tent at
a southern Minnesota campground and killed a baby is sentenced to
nearly 5 years in prison.


Woman sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for infant's death

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