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Man charged with attempted murder, kidnapping after woman found 'covered in blood'

  • Jan 7, 2026
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Man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges

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A man who was facing multiple serious charges after police say he beat a woman so badly her skull was showing has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. 

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