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Thomas McElhattan was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday in McKean County Court in Smethport, Pa., for the murder of Rebecca Haynes.

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May 15, 2026

Testimony underway in McElhattan’s homicide trial

By JIM ECKSTROM

jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

SMETHPORT — As defendant Thomas McElhattan seeks to have a McKean County Court jury find him guilt...

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