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Walsh pleads guilty to killing wife

Originally published: May 20, 2010 2:30 PM
Updated: May 20, 2010 10:42 PM
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER jennifer.kelleher@newsday.com

Quick ReadWilliam Walsh, pleaded guilty and is expected to receive a sentence of 18 years to life on June 23.

William Walsh leaves Nassau County Court, Thursday, after

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | William Walsh leaves Nassau County Court, Thursday, after pleading guilty to murdering his wife, Leah Walsh. (May 20, 2010)

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The Bethpage man who made phony public pleas for his missing wife's return admitted in court Thursday that he strangled her during an argument about his infidelity, dumped her body and then covered up his actions.

William Walsh, 31, pleaded guilty in Nassau County Court to second-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. In exchange...

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