<p>Teen accused of killing ex-girlfriend&nbsp;in a botched murder-suicide&nbsp;is facing a new charge for allegedly plotting a burglary of her family&rsquo;s home after her death. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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