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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

‘Inflammatory’ online rumors accused an 80-year-old Alaskan of being attracted to young girls. Then he was beaten to death

A 24-year-old Alaska man has been sentenced for his role in murdering an 80-year-old who had “inflammatory” claims spread about him online.

Blaise Dilts has been sentenced to 40 years in jail — with 25 years suspended — for his role in murdering Lincoln Peratrovich in Klawock, Alaska, two years ago. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year. Dilts is one of three men accused of playing a role in Peratrovich’s murder, and he is the first to be sentenced.

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