Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

William Collins, 33, sentenced to life in prison in death of Linda Childers, 71

September 23, 2026Updated: September 23, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

William Collins, 33.(Washington County Sheriff's Office)

Regional

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

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Dad delivers baby on side of Highway 275 with help from Norfolk dispatcher

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Pilger parents sentenced on animal cruelty charges, await update on seven children

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Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

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