The Holland Patent teen charged with killing his step father has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

17-year old Austin Parker entered the plea this morning in Oneida County Court.

Authorities say Austin shot and killed 52-year old Steven Parker in May and hid his body in the backyard of their home on Route 365.

The father’s body wasn’t discovered until late June, when troopers went to the home after receiving a report of a suspicious situation at the house.

Parker will be sentenced on December 14th.  He faces 18 to 22 years to life in prison.

 

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