4.11.09 A teen accused in the death of a 4-year-old boy | Stampa |

da "news.yahoo.com", Tue Nov 3, MENDOTA, California.

Prosecutors have filed murder and other charges against a 14-year-old central California boy accused in the death of a 4-year-old neighbor boy, whose body was found in a clothes dryer at the teen's home.

Fresno County District Attorney Elizabeth Egan says the 14-year-old was charged as an adult Tuesday. Egan says the teen also is facing charges of sodomy, kidnapping and murder of a witness to prevent testimony.

Prosecutors say if eventually convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.

Fresno County authorities said Alex was drowned before being stuffed in the dryer.