An Indiana man was sentenced to 57 years in prison on Monday for the murder of his 17-year-old neighbour, who was found buried in his backyard last year after she had been missing for more than five months, according to court documents.As part of a plea agreement, Patrick Scott, 59, is also required to pay $US 10,000 ($15,000) restitution to the victim's family.Scott had been charged with murder in November after admitting to killing Valerie Tindall by strangling her with a belt during an argument in his home in June, according to a criminal homicide report from investigators. Authorities said Tindall worked for Scott, who owned a lawn mowing business.
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