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Man Accused In Moore County Woman's Death Faces More Charges

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MOORE COUNTY, N.C. — More charges have been filed against a man accused of killing an 80-year-old Moore County woman.

A grand jury indicted Johnny Maness on rape and sexual offense charges on Tuesday. Maness is already charged with murder.

Investigators say he killed Ruthie Morgan on her Moore County farm in January. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.

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