Jury finds Valpo man guilty of murdering his roommate, court says
Matthew Castro will face sentencing April 14 for the March 21, 2021 murder of 42-year-old Michael Overton, the court announced.
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Matthew Castro will face sentencing April 14 for the March 21, 2021 murder of 42-year-old Michael Overton, the court announced.
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Lake Criminal Court Judge Natalie Bakota imposed a five-year sentence Friday.