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Dad Of Girl Killed In Gunfire Sentenced On Drug Charge
Cisneros' Daughter, Auralia, Died During Armed Robbery
POSTED: 4:24 pm MST November 5, 2009
UPDATED: 4:32 pm MST November 5, 2009
DENVER -- A man whose 10-year-old daughter was killed during an armed robbery at his home has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.During a sentencing hearing Thursday in Denver, 31-year-old Leo "Mickey" Cisneros said he was sorry for the decisions he made.His daughter, Auralia, died in a gun battle after three robbers broke into Cisneros' apartment Nov. 26, 2007. Prosecutors argued that Cisneros put his daughter in danger by dealing marijuana out of his apartment, making it the target of robbers.
Jurors acquitted Cisneros of reckless child abuse resulting in death but convicted him on the drug charge.
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Previous Stories:
- September 14, 2009: Denver Father Not Guilty In Daughter's Shootout Slaying
- June 27, 2008: Father Of Girl Killed In Gang Crossfire Enters Plea
- January 30, 2008: Dad Accused In Girl's Death: I'm Not The Bad Guy
- January 29, 2008: Father Of Killed 10-Year-Old Arrested
- December 27, 2007: Police: Dead 10-Year-Old Had 'Green Leafy Material' In Hand
- December 10, 2007: Police Make Third Arrest In Girl's Death In Gun Battle
- December 8, 2007: 2 Arrested In Death Of 10-Year-Old Girl
- December 1, 2007: Report: Dead Girl's Family Promoted Gang Lifestyle
- November 28, 2007: Autopsy: Shot To Head Killed Girl Caught In Crossfire
- November 27, 2007: Young Girl Dies In Crosshairs Of Gun Battle
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