Man accused of Julie Ann Gonzalez murder declines plea deal

AUSTIN, Texas - ?George De La Cruz has declined a plea deal of 50 years in prison. His trial is set for March 30th.

De La Cruz's estranged wife and mother of his young daughter, Julie Ann Gonzalez, disappeared in March 2010. De La Cruz was arrested in September 2013 for Gonzalez's murder.?

De La Cruz was offered a 50 year plea deal by the prosecutors in court today but declined. He plead not guilty.