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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 19, 2026

Jury is out in McElhattan matter

A McKean County Common Pleas Court jury began deliberating Monday morning in the trial of Thomas McE...

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