Man accused of murdering Lauren Heike on Phoenix hiking trail changes plea

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The man accused of murdering a woman on a north Phoenix hiking trail more than three years ago will likely avoid the death penalty through a plea deal.

Court records said that Zion Teasley pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in court Friday in connection with the death of Lauren Heike.

Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 4…

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