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Man accused of fatal Yuma stabbing takes plea deal

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Published 11:43 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The man accused of a deadly stabbing in Yuma has taken a plea deal.

46-year-old Charlie Vega has pled guilty to one count of second-degree murder.

He was accused of fatally stabbing 30-year-old Ryan Gene Simmons in Yuma in May of last year.

Vega will be back in court for sentencing on January 15.

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