Murder of Pregnant Amish Woman by Shawn Cranston

Riverside County DA Mike Hestrin discusses efforts to address the fentanyl crisis by pursuing dealers under California's implied malice law. Shawn Cranston, accused of killing a pregnant Amish woman, is found to match the description of a suspicious man seen prowling the victim's property before the murder. Evidence linking Cranston to the crime includes surveillance video, footprints, tire marks, and gloves found at the crime scene.

Murder of 88-Year-Old Veteran and Pregnant Amish Woman in Philadelphia

Shawn Cranston, a 52-year-old trucker, is accused of killing 23-year-old Rebekah Byler, who was six months pregnant, in Pennsylvania. Witnesses spotted Cranston's red Jeep at the scene, and evidence suggests a case of mistaken identity over a grudge against the previous resident. The case has been sent to trial court after a preliminary hearing found enough evidence.