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Baltimore parents sentenced to 60 years in 5-year-old's death

Bernice and Gerald Byrd were each sentenced to life in prison with all but 60 years suspended, after pleading guilty in the death of their 5-year-old daughter.

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In this story: Bernice Byrd, Gerald Byrd, Dana Middleton

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