Hammond man faces 25 years for killing 15-year-old in botched drug deal

Christopher Wells, 22, faces 25 years for killing 15-year-old Jesus Castillo in a botched drug deal, admitting to voluntary manslaughter. The incident occurred in Hammond, Indiana, with Wells claiming self-defense as Castillo allegedly tried to rob him during a drug transaction. Castillo was found shot multiple times in Wells’ parked vehicle, leading to the upcoming sentencing hearing on February 5 before Judge Natalie Bokota.

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