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Nebraska teen wanted for murder turns himself in to Denver Police

Posted at 7:48 AM, Mar 31, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-31 15:01:49-04

DENVER -- A Nebraska teen wanted for murder turned himself in to Denver Police Thursday.

Amedeus Leroux, 15, was wanted by Ogallala, Nebraska authorities for the stabbing death of John Fratis, 25.

Leroux is alleged to have killed the victim on Tuesday, although details surrounding the case have not been released.

Officials in Nebraska are beginning the extradition process to have Leroux return to the state.

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