The female suspect in a number of Elkhart County barn fires could get up to 12 years in prison.

Sherry Thomas pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of arson.  Multiple charges in the case involving eight barn arsons were dismissed.

Thomas will be sentenced on January 3.

Joseph Hershberger is serving 50 years after pleading guilty to eight arson counts.

Both still must face charges in Kosciusko and Marshall counties.