Articles by Kate Byrd

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Hair Found on Saw in Mamta Bhatt Case, Court Records Reveal

Forensic analysts found human hair on a tool taken from the home of Naresh Bhatt, who faces murder charges in the disappearance of his wife.
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Rebecca Haro Gets 12-Year Prison Term in Infant Son’s Death

Nine months after falsely reporting son’s kidnapping, Emmanuel Haro’s mother pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
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Ex‑‘Gay Cure’ Minister Arrested for Soliciting Minor Boy

Alan Chambers faces felony charges after allegedly messaging an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old boy.
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FBI: California Therapist Charged With Federal Child Pornography Crimes

Joseph Toews allegedly used cryptocurrency to buy child sexual abuse material and filmed prepubescent girls at his workplace
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School Board Member Charged With Assault After Calling Student ‘Hot’

Keith Ervin faces criminal prosecution after calling a high school student “hot” during an April school board meeting.
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FBI Posts $200,000 Reward for Ex‑Air Force Specialist Wanted in Iran Spy Case

Monica Witt likely remains in Iran and continues to support hostile actions against the United States.
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San Diego Mosque Shooting Probed as Hate Crime

Two suspects died by self-inflicted gunshot wounds following an attack at a place of worship.
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Judge Declares Mistrial in Third Harvey Weinstein Rape Trial

Prosecutors weigh a fourth trial after a New York jury deadlocked on charges involving former actress Jessica Mann.
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Court Memo Details Kouri Richins’ Jailhouse Smear Campaigns Before Sentencing

Prosecutors say the Utah woman targeted prosecutors, police and her husband’s family with false reports before receiving a life sentence.
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Kouri Richins’ Sons Plead: Keep Mom Locked Away for Life

The three boys say they fear for their safety if their mother is ever released from prison.
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Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Husband’s Fentanyl Death

A judge ordered consecutive sentences for the Utah woman convicted of murder, attempted murder, and financial fraud.
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Canadian Judge Convicts 3 Men in Retired Couple’s ‘Intimate’ Killings

Three defendants face life sentences after a judge ruled they calculated the May 2022 killings of two retirees.
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Florida Surgeon Says He ‘Couldn’t Tell Organs Apart’ in Patient’s Death

Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky faces criminal charges following allegations he mistook a patient’s liver as an enlarged spleen.
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Convicted Child Predator Vanishes After Judge’s Release Before Sentencing

Carl Cacconie’s release on bail leaves the victim’s family devastated.
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Ex-DoorDash Driver Indicted for Posting Clip of Nude Customer on Tik Tok

Olivia Henderson faces felony charges for allegedly filming a sleeping man from outside his home.
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Death Sentence for FedEx Driver Who Killed 7-Year-Old Athena Strand

A Texas judge condemned Tanner Horner to death following a guilty plea and a month of testimony regarding the 2022 abduction
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‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Sued Over Alleged Assault of Teen

Braden Eric Peters, known online as ‘Clavicular,’ is accused of giving alcohol to a 16-year-old girl and performing illegal injections.