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Man charged in missing uncle's slaying | Animal cruelty: Horses 'emaciated' | Woman shoots self in leg
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Murder Charges For Standoff Defendant In Missing Uncle's Death
Police said the man was involved in a standoff with police while holed up in. his missing uncle's house. A day later, he led them to his uncle's body, sources told Patch.>>>Read More.
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Man Charged With Animal Cruelty Of 3 'Emaciated' Horses: Sheriff
William La Rue told deputies he no longer wanted the horses that were found in a barn on his property, officials said.>>>Read More.
Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself In Leg While In Car: Fire Chief
The woman was taking the gun out of her purse to hand to someone in the car when it accidentally went off, officials told Patch.>>>Read More.
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