A Syracuse man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his daughter in February.

24-year old Ryan Lawrence will be given a sentence of 25 years to life, which is less than the maximum punishment of life without parole.  He also waived his right to appeal.

21-month old Maddox Lawrence was killed on February 20th and her body was dumped into the Onondaga Creek.

According to Syracuse.com, the judge made it clear he would not accept the plea deal without the family's consent.

Lawrence will be sentenced on October 7th.

 

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