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id: 53756ae955
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:23 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 12:23 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Indianapolis man gets 140 years for 2023 murder of 15-year-old

Tevis Walker was sentenced to 140 years in prison for the 2023 murder and sexual assault of 15-year-old Janiya Carr, after a September Marion County jury conviction.

Section: [Public Safety](/indianapolis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Tevis Walker](/indianapolis/wiki/tevis-walker.md), [Janiya Carr](/indianapolis/wiki/janiya-carr.md)

## Coverage

- [WRTV RTV6 (ABC)](https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-man-sentenced-to-140-years-for-murder-sexual-assault-of-15-year-old-girl/), 2026-11-06 12:23 EST: Indianapolis man sentenced to 140 years for murder, sexual assault of 15-year-old girl
- [WISH-TV 8](https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-man-sentenced-to-140-years-for-murder-sexual-assault-of-15-year-old-girl/), 2026-11-06 12:23 EST: Indianapolis man sentenced to 140 years for murder, sexual assault of 15-year-old girl

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