A teenage West Valley City boy accused of raping and killing 12-year-old neighbor girl Kailey Vijil in 2015 will resolve the case on Monday with a plea deal.
The teen — who was 15 years old at the time of the murder — will plead guilty to first-degree felony rape of a child in juvenile court, attorneys on Monday told 3rd District Juvenile Court Judge James Michie..
Later Monday, in adult court, he will plead guilty to first-degree felony murder — reduced from aggravated murder — as well as second-degree felony sexual abuse of a child.
This so-called “blended” sentence will allow the teen, who turned 18 last month, to remain in a juvenile detention center until age 21 before going to adult prison.