Coverage dated September 30, 2026

‘We don’t even know if he’s actually dead’: Defense challenges Michael Vaughan case

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Stacey Wondra requested that a judge dismiss murder and kidnapping charges related to the 2021 disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan, citing a lack of physical evidence like remains or DNA.

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    ‘We don’t even know if he’s actually dead’: Defense challenges Michael Vaughan case (opens Local News 8)

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    Stacey Wondra requested that a judge dismiss murder and kidnapping charges related to the 2021 disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan, citing a lack of physical evidence like remains or DNA.

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