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FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2017, file photo, Aramazd Andressian Sr., appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Alhambra, Calif., to change his plea to guilty in the killing of Aramazd Andressian Jr., his 5-year-old son. Andressian, who admitted killing his son amid a contentious custody battle is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 23, facing a maximum term of 25 years to life in prison. Andressian's attorney said his client pleaded guilty partly to avoid the possibility of prosecutors adding a charge that could result in the death penalty. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File)

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Aramazd Andressian Sr., appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Alhambra, Tuesday Aug. 1, 2017, to change his plea to guilty in the killing of his 5-year-old son, Aramazd Andressian Jr. The prosecution announced during the plea hearing that Andressian will face a term of 25 years to life when he’s sentenced on Aug. 23. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool)

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By MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

Aramazd Andressian Sr., right, appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Alhambra, Tuesday Aug. 1, 2017, to change his plea to guilty in the killing of his 5-year-old son, Aramazd Andressian Jr. The prosecution announced during the plea hearing that Andressian will face a term of 25 years to life when he’s sentenced on Aug. 23. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Guilty plea in boy’s death avoids death penalty

By MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

Aramazd Andressian Sr., center, a suspect in killing of his missing 5-year-old son, is escorted off a plane in shackles after landing at the Long Beach Airport, Friday, June 30, 2017, in Long Beach, Calif. Andressian Sr. has been extradited to Los Angeles to face a murder charge in the disappearance of his 5-year-old son. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Los Angeles Sheriff Jim McDonnell, left, talks as District Attorney Jackie Lacey looks on during a news conference Monday, June 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County law enforcement officials told reporters Monday that prior to his arrest last week, 35-year-old Aramazd Andressian Sr. had changed his appearance and had been socializing in Las Vegas, conduct characterized as inconsistent with that of a grieving parent. Sheriff's Department homicide investigators would not release specific details of what led to the filing of the murder charge when the body of 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. has not been found.(AP Photo/Mike Balsamo)

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Los Angeles Sheriff Jim McDonnell, left, talks as District Attorney Jackie Lacey looks on during a news conference Monday, June 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County law enforcement officials told reporters Monday that prior to his arrest last week, 35-year-old Aramazd Andressian Sr. had changed his appearance and had been socializing in Las Vegas, conduct characterized as inconsistent with that of a grieving parent. Sheriff's Department homicide investigators would not release specific details of what led to the filing of the murder charge when the body of 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. has not been found.(AP Photo/Mike Balsamo)

Man accused in missing son’s slaying denies trying to flee

By MICHAEL BALSAMO and KEN RITTER - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the South Pasadena, Calif., Police Department shows Aramazd Andressian Sr., whose 5-year-old boy has been missing. South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller said at a news conference Sunday, April 23, 2017, that investigators have had a difficult time getting answers from Andressian. He was arrested Saturday after paramedics found him passed out in a park. Officials have said the boy's mother reported Saturday that her estranged husband, Andressian, had failed to drop the boy off at a pre-arranged meeting place. The parents are divorcing and share custody. (South Pasadena Police Department via AP)

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