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Couple accused of plotting to kill a sex offender and then carrying out a murder in the desert

Headline via The Independent · first report 11 Nov, 00:24 IST, latest 11 Nov, 00:24 IST

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What we know

So far only The Independent has reported this (11 Nov, 00:24 IST). It will be marked Verified when a second, independent news organisation reports it. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusDeveloping
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First report11 Nov, 00:24 IST
Latest report11 Nov, 00:24 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Investigators said the suspects planned the killing in advance after expressing animosity toward registered sex offenders

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