Arizona

“Reality Check: Arizona Woman Indicted for Allegedly Faking Pregnancy to Defraud ‘Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard”

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PHOENIX, Arizona — A 34-year-old woman is facing serious allegations for allegedly fabricating evidence in a paternity lawsuit involving Clayton Echard, a notable figure from “The Bachelor.” Laura Michelle Owens is charged with seven felonies, including fraudulent schemes and forgery, following an investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. The inquiry began in July 2022 after a Superior Court judge requested a probe into Owens’ claims during the paternity proceedings. Initially, Owens sought child support from Echard, but inconsistencies in her statements raised suspicions among prosecutors and led to further scrutiny. Authorities revealed that Owens … Read more

Arizona Enacts Preston’s Law: New Legislation Aims to Deter Group Violence in Honor of Teen Murder Victim

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PHOENIX — Arizona lawmakers have approved a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing youth violence, sparking hope for families affected by such tragedies. The newly passed Preston’s Law, named after 16-year-old Preston Lord, who lost his life in a violent altercation at a party in 2023, received final approval from the House on Tuesday. The vote, which concluded with a tally of 35-19, now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ signature. Preston’s mother, Autumn Curiel, expressed her emotions following the vote, noting the importance of the law in preventing similar incidents. “If he were here, he … Read more

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Murder Conspiracy Trial in Arizona

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PHOENIX — The conclusion of the high-profile trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, dubbed the “Doomsday Mom,” has gripped Maricopa County as the jury delivered its verdict Tuesday afternoon. Vallow Daybell stood trial for the alleged conspiracy to murder her former husband, Charles Vallow, representing herself against serious accusations. The jury’s deliberation began Monday following the closing arguments. They opted to pause and resume Tuesday, finally reaching a decision before 4 p.m. Vallow Daybell was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, marking the end of a tense and closely-watched phase of the trial. Lori Vallow … Read more

Justice Served: Lori Vallow Daybell Convicted, Evoking Strong Reactions From Jurors and Victim’s Family in Arizona

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Phoenix, Arizona – In a highly emotional verdict that brought relief to the grieving family, an Arizona jury convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of multiple charges, including conspiracy, murder, and grand theft in connection to the deaths of her two children and her husband’s previous wife. The case, which has riveted the nation for its bizarre twists involving claims of doomsday beliefs, has led to vehement reactions from both the public and those closely involved. The intense trial concluded in Phoenix when the jurors, after lengthy deliberations, declared Daybell guilty. Family members of the victims, who … Read more