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Teen Charged in Benson Girl's Murder
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Omaha police still have not revealed the cause of death for Melanie Koontz.

An ex-boyfriend of a Benson High School student found dead in Cole Creek has been charged as an adult with her murder.

16-year-old Justin Lenz was arrested Thursday night on first-degree murder charges for the death of Melanie Koontz.  Members of her family say the two dated for a short time.

Omaha police have never said what the cause of death was, or if it happened at the Cole Creek location where her body was found.