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Suspect Arrested in Murder of Pregnant Amish Woman in Pennsylvania

Evidence links Shawn Cranston to the crime scene, including suspicious activities and items seized from his home.

  • Shawn Cranston, 52, has been arrested in connection with the killing of 23-year-old Rebekah Byler, who was six months pregnant, in Sparta Township, Pennsylvania.
  • Police investigation reveals Cranston's suspicious activities and presence in the largely Amish neighborhood prior to the slaying, including a possible confrontation with Byler's husband.
  • Evidence includes six guns, ammunition, and sneakers from Cranston's home that may match tread marks at the crime scene, alongside surveillance footage linking him to the area.
  • Cranston, who is not from the Amish community, reportedly filled in as a driver for a nearby family and exhibited 'odd behavior' that made neighbors uneasy.
  • No motive has been disclosed, and it's unclear if Cranston has retained an attorney or entered a plea.
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