Leighton Vanderberg pleaded guilty to felony murder under the Alford Doctrine during jury selection for the April 11, 2015, slaying of Jose Salgado, owner of Sapiao’s Grocery, the Post said.
Vanderberg faces 40 years in prison when he is sentenced July 21, the Post said.
Under the Alford Doctrine, a defendant does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence to be found guilty.
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