Tragic Woods Murder: Teen Inspired by Crime Show Convicted

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 13-year-old girl named Milana Li was discovered dead in a creek in Washington County, Oregon on May 10, 2022. Just under a mile from her home, her lifeless body was found after a frantic search sparked by her mother’s report of her disappearance. The police determined that Milana had been brutally murdered. Daniel Gore, then 16, was identified as the last person seen with Milana through security footage and phone data. Gore, now 18, was found guilty after a short trial. His journal, found in his nearby makeshift tent, revealed a disturbing obsession with violence. He wrote, he "felt like Dexter, " referencing a crime drama TV show.

Gore had attempted to conceal his crime by stealing Milana's phone and texting friends, claiming they had parted ways at a bus stop. Surveillance footage told a different story, showing them walking off together towards his hideout. Gore was tried as an adult and found guilty without emotion, facing charges of first-degree murder, rape, and sexual abuse. He will serve a mandatory minimum of life in prison, with a possible parole in 30 years.

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