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Man convicted of murdering Peru State College student wants a new trial

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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - The man convicted of murdering Peru State College student Ty Thomas wants a new trial.

Joshua Keadle was found guilty of second degree murder last week. KMTV has learned his lawyers have filed a motion for a new trial.

Thomas disappeared nearly a decade ago. Her body was never found.

A hearing on the new trial motion is set for April 29, the same day Keadle was scheduled to be sentenced.