Alayna Ertl

A man accused of abducting and killing a 5-year-old girl from central Minnesota has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

A 25-year-old man now faces first-degree murder charges in the kidnapping and killing of a 5-year-old girl from Watkins.

A 25-year-old man has been charged in the abduction, sexual assault and death of a 5-year-old girl from central Minnesota.

More details have emerged on the kidnapping and murder of five-year-old Alayna Ertl of Watkins. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office released primary autopsy results on Tuesday and says Ertl died of homicidal violence.

The Meeker County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in finding a missing five-year-old girl.