Elkins

Elkins Man Testifies In His Own Defense During Tense Murder Trial Over Stepfather’s Death

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ELKINS, W.Va. — In the quiet streets of Elkins, the dramatic trial of Kenneth Gilliam, 59, implicated in the first-degree murder of his stepfather, reached its climactic phase with jury deliberations commencing Thursday. The case has gripped the Randolph County community due to its dark undertones and a history of domestic wrangles. Gilliam, who took the stand in his defense, faced charges for the fatal stabbing of 75-year-old Donald Kelly on March 5, 2022, in the home they shared. Arrested several months after the incident, his courtroom testimony provided a chilling recount of familial hostility … Read more

Elkins Man Convicted on Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault and Abuse: Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict After Two-Day Trial

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ELKINS, West Virginia — Clyde Henry Huffman, a 69-year-old man from Elkins, has been convicted of numerous counts of sexual assault and sexual abuse following a two-day jury trial. The verdict was delivered by the jury in Randolph County Circuit Court, finding Huffman guilty on all 10 counts. The trial was prosecuted by Randolph County Prosecutor Michael Parker and Assistant Prosecutor Chrissy Harper. The charges against Huffman include five counts of first-degree sexual assault and five counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian. The case was brought to light when a woman … Read more