Michigan Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder at Age 15 in 1989, WMUK Reports
Efrén Paredes Jr. was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting death of a St. Joseph store clerk; he has maintained his innocence.
Efrén Paredes Jr. was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder in the case of a store clerk in St. Joseph, Michigan, who was shot and killed during a robbery, WMUK reported on Aug. 12, 2026.
Paredes was 15 years old at the time of the 1989 conviction, according to the station.
WMUK reported that Paredes has maintained his innocence.
Further details about the case — including its current status, the identity of the clerk and what has happened in court since the conviction — could not be confirmed for this report. This story will be updated as more is confirmed.
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