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Woman sentenced to death for killing pregnant friend to steal unborn baby
In a statement to the court, the victim's mother addressed Parker as an "evil piece of flesh demon."
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In a statement to the court, the victim's mother addressed Parker as an "evil piece of flesh demon."
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