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VIDEO: Man accused of holding a 13-year-old captive, reportedly apologizes in letter
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  • March 9, 2019

Man accused of holding a 13-year-old captive, reportedly apologizes in letter

Jake Patterson, who is charged with two counts of murder and a charge of kidnapping in the Jayme Closs case, said he intended to plead guilty, according to a news station.

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