BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A judge has accepted a plea deal for an Eastern Kentucky man who was indicted in connection with the death of a baby.

Harvey Gollahan was charged with murder and three counts of first degree criminal abuse for the July 2023 death of 17-month-old Elena Hembree.

According to WRIL, Gollahan pleaded guilty to three lesser charges of second degree criminal abuse and his murder charge was dismissed.

Gollahan was sentenced to five years for each of those counts, which will run consecutive to one another.

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