Prosecutor wants Autumn Pasquale’s accused killers tried as adults

    The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office wants Donte and Justin Robinson tried as adults for allegedly murdering 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale last month.

    The brothers, 17 and 15, have been charged with killing the Clayton preteen and stuffing her body in a recycling bin.

    Pasquale’s body was found two days after she was reported missing.

     

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    According to the South Jersey Times, the prosecutor’s office will file a juvenile waiver application in an attempt to try the two boys as adults. A hearing will likely be scheduled to discuss the application.

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