Girl, 16, accused of killing her mom and mother’s boyfriend to be charged as an adult

PALM BAY, Fla. — A teenager in Palm Bay accused of killing her mom and her mother’s boyfriend will be charged as an adult.

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A grand jury indicted 16-year-old Julia Egler on Tuesday on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder.

Last month, Palm Bay police said the teen called 911 claiming a home intruder killed the victims but later told officers she did it.

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Egler is being held on no bond.

According to state law, the teen cannot receive the death penalty.

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