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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

McElhattan guilty of first-degree murder, other counts in Bradford case

By JIM ECKSTROM

news@oleantimesherald.com

SMETHPORT — A McKean County jury on Tuesday found Thomas McElhattan guilty of first-degree murder,...

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