ABC News: U.S.: Fla. Teen Hopes to Avoid Life in Parents' Deaths

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Fla. Teen Hopes to Avoid Life in Parents' Deaths Jul 12th 2012, 18:46 A Florida teenager accused of bludgeoning his parents with a hammer believes he has "such a strong defense" he'll reach a plea deal to avoid a life sentence But for now, 18-year-old Tyler Hadley has pleaded not guilty in the deaths last July of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley. Police say Hadley threw a huge party at his parents' house after their deaths. In jailhouse letters to friends and family, he expresses hope he can avoid a life prison sentence or be placed in a state hospital. The teen repeatedly complains of depression in his letters, and says he cries daily and prays for forgiveness. The letters are part of a batch of documents made public by prosecutors.

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