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Key evidence sticks in pre-trial hearing for Hannah Bender murder case

Defendant Austin Stryker, center, and Judge Kathlene Gosselin, right, listen as prosecutors argue for inclusion of evidence that would help establish motive for Hannah Bender’s murder.

Austin Stryker trial — Defendant Austin Stryker, center, and Judge Kathlene Gosselin, right, listen as prosecutors argue for inclusion of evidence that would help establish motive for Hannah Bender’s murder.

Updated: Oct 13, 2021, 6:21 PM

Published: Oct 13, 2021, 6:14 PM

When Austin Todd Stryker’s trial starts on Nov. 1 for his alleged role in Hannah Bender’s murder, his lawyers will still have to argue against the state connecting his motive to gang-related activity.

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Suspect previously arrested in child pornography sting gets additional charges

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Published: Mar 7, 2025, 7:35 PM

A suspect who was arrested earlier this year in a statewide child pornography sting now faces additional charges in Forsyth County, officials said.

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