Mother says Ind. teen joked after killing brother

Sept. 17, 2010 10:48 AM
Associated Press

RISING SUN, Ind. - A woman has testified that her older son ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother.

Andrew Conley's mother, Bridget Conley, did not attend his sentencing hearing Friday in court in Rising Sun, Ind.

She told attorneys during a videotaped deposition played in court that Andrew seemed "fine" when she returned from her night shift at a casino in November. She says she sought counseling for Andrew in the days before he strangled his brother, Connor Conley, because claimed he had attempted suicide.

Andrew Conley pleaded guilty to murdering his brother and faces 45 years to life in prison.

The sentencing hearing could last through Monday.

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