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Leila Fowler's Brother Charged With Second-Degree Murder

VALLEY SPRINGS (CBS13) - Leila Fowler's brother has been charged with second-degree murder in the 8-year-old's death.

The attorney for the 12-year-old said he stands firmly with his client and his family

On Tuesday, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office released the 911 call made by Leila Fowler's mother.

AUDIO: Leila Fowler 911 Call

The 8-year-old girl was stabbed to death in her home on April 27. Deputies arrested her 12-year-old brother on Saturday for the murder.

California Highway Patrol in Stockton first received the 911 call before transfering it to the sheriff's department.

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