West Burlington, IA- A 16-year-old accused of killing 18-year-old Owen Laird of Burlington, plead guilty to a charge of 2nd Degree Murder Tuesday, November 1st.
The Hawk Eye reports that Philup Howard was charged as an adult in the case after a ruling in December of 2021, and was charged with First Degree Murder. He was 15 at the time.
As part of the plea, a 50-year sentence with no mandatory minimum sentences is being recommended. Howard will also be ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to Laird’s family.
Sentencing for Howard will be held on December 12th, at the Des Moines County Courthouse.
