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Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Murder of Pregnant Amish Woman

Shawn Cranston faces multiple charges in the death of Rebekah Byler, shocking the local Amish community.

  • Shawn Cranston, 52, of Corry, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 23-year-old pregnant Amish woman Rebekah Byler and her unborn child.
  • The tragic incident occurred in Sparta Township, Crawford County, where Byler was found dead with cuts to her neck and head.
  • Cranston faces charges of criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and criminal trespass.
  • The murder has shocked the rural community, highlighting the rarity of such violent crimes in Amish areas.
  • Cranston's arrest followed an exhaustive five-day investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.
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