Gilbert group home murder suspect offered 2nd plea deal
Christopher Lambeth was arrested and charged with murder in 2021 for killing his housemate Steven Howells at the Tilda Manor group home in Gilbert.
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Christopher Lambeth was arrested and charged with murder in 2021 for killing his housemate Steven Howells at the Tilda Manor group home in Gilbert.
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