(Centerville, IN)--A Wayne County teen has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his role in a 2020 murder.  Lucas Benkert was only 15 years old when he took part in the killing of James Burkhart of Centerville.  Benkert initially took the blame for Burkhart’s shooting death, even though Burkhart’s own son would eventually be convicted of the actual shooting and sentenced to 55 years.   After the shooting on South First Street in Centerville, Benkert fled to Columbus and led police on a chase there before crashing.  When he was brought back to Wayne County, his case was waived to adult court.