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Friday, November 30, 2012  The man who killed 11 year old Erin Maxwell is now back in state prison.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Alan Jones, who was convicted of killing his stepsister Erin Maxwell in 2008, was given the maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years Wednesday morning for the reduced charge of manslaughter in Oswego County Court.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Alan Jones, who was accused of killing his stepsister Erin Maxwell in 2008, was released from prision on Tuesday and is being moved back to Oswego County.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The Oswego County District Attorney, as well as concerned neighbors, expressed discontent with an appellate court's decision to reduce Alan Jones's conviction to second degree manslaughter for the murder of Erin Maxwell.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The murder conviction of Alan Jones, who was accused of killing his stepsister Erin Maxwell in 2008, has been reduced to a lesser charge by a State Appellate Division Panel in Rochester.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  An appeal has been filed in the murder case of 11 year old Erin Maxwell, a killing that stunned Central New York in 2008.

Monday, January 24, 2011  The parents of a murdered girl are now out of jail after serving time for her neglect.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Granby Town Supervisor Ed Williamson says there are too many unanswered questions surrounding the death of Erin Maxwell.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  A controversial deposition from a juror who helped convict Alan Jones of the murder of Erin Maxwell became public Tuesday.

Monday, November 16, 2009  Alan Jones was sentenced to the maximum prison term of 25 years to life for the murder of his 11-year-old stepsister Erin Maxwell.

Monday, November 16, 2009  Alan Jones was sentenced Monday morning in Oswego County Court to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his stepsister, 11-year-old Erin Maxwell.

Friday, November 06, 2009  The sentencing of Alan Jones for the murder of Erin Maxwell has been delayed after allegations of improper jury deliberations.

Monday, October 12, 2009  Update: Defense attorney Sal Lanza says he has filed a motion with Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner to have the Maxwells released pending their appeal of their conviction on child endangering charges. The judge is reviewing the motion at this hour.

Friday, September 18, 2009  District Attorney Donald Dodd has wrapped up the prosecution's case in the murder trial of Alan Jones.

Thursday, September 17, 2009  The prosecution and defense attorneys in the Alan Jones murder trial wrangled over a rope Thursday morning.