"Michael Hand was found guilty on one count of first-degree murder and received a mandatory life sentence without parole, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office."
"Gilpin was reported missing by her family on October 2, 1986, and her body was found 20 days later in Myles Standish State Park, with her death ruled a homicide."
"During multiple interviews, Hand made statements that could be construed as admissions to the crime, claiming he dropped a boulder on Gilpin."
"The kidnapping and assault to rape charges against Hand were dropped in June 2019 because the statute of limitations for those charges had expired."
Michael Hand, 69, was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1986 killing of Tracy Gilpin, a 15-year-old girl. Gilpin was reported missing on October 2, 1986, and her body was discovered 20 days later in Myles Standish State Park. After more than 32 years, investigators identified Hand as a potential witness. During interviews, he made statements that suggested his involvement in the crime. He was arrested and charged with murder, but charges of kidnapping and assault to rape were dropped due to the statute of limitations.
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