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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man Abducted Woman and Killed Her — Then Turned the Gun on Himself
Nathan Orlando Cureton allegedly kidnapped 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj at gunpoint on Interstate 85 in South Carolina After shooting Maraj, Cureton continued driving before turning the gun on himself Authorities confirmed the kidnapping through video evidence and are still investigating the incident A South Carolina man kidnapped a woman on a highway and killed her before turning the gun on himself. Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, allegedly shot and killed 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj before killing himself on May 24, according to Greenville News, WYFF News 4 and WSPA-TV, who cited the Mauldin Police Department. At approximately 11:40 a.m., authorities received a report of the kidnapping, Mauldin police previously said in a statement. When officers arrived, nobody was there, but police confirmed through video evidence that a male with a gun forced a woman into a blue Subaru Impreza. Police said that Cureton shot Maraj, who was trapped inside the Subaru Impreza, Greenville News reported, citing police. He then continued to drive before turning the gun and shooting himself. Both the suspect and victim were found by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office on Interstate 85 at approximately 12:30 p.m., the police statement said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive. The Mauldin Police Department are still investigating the kidnapping and murder-sucide, they said in their statement. Authorities believe the two knew each other, but the exact nature of their relationship is still under investigation. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man Abducted Woman and Killed Her — Then Turned the Gun on Himself
Nathan Orlando Cureton allegedly kidnapped 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj at gunpoint on Interstate 85 in South Carolina After shooting Maraj, Cureton continued driving before turning the gun on himself Authorities confirmed the kidnapping through video evidence and are still investigating the incident A South Carolina man kidnapped a woman on a highway and killed her before turning the gun on himself. Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, allegedly shot and killed 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj before killing himself on May 24, according to Greenville News, WYFF News 4 and WSPA-TV, who cited the Mauldin Police Department. At approximately 11:40 a.m., authorities received a report of the kidnapping, Mauldin police previously said in a statement. When officers arrived, nobody was there, but police confirmed through video evidence that a male with a gun forced a woman into a blue Subaru Impreza. Police said that Cureton shot Maraj, who was trapped inside the Subaru Impreza, Greenville News reported, citing police. He then continued to drive before turning the gun and shooting himself. Both the suspect and victim were found by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office on Interstate 85 at approximately 12:30 p.m., the police statement said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive. The Mauldin Police Department are still investigating the kidnapping and murder-sucide, they said in their statement. Authorities believe the two knew each other, but the exact nature of their relationship is still under investigation. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Victoria Kokinos Joins WYFF as Traffic and Weather Anchor
Victoria Kokinos has joined Greenville, S.C. NBC affiliate WYFF as traffic anchor and meteorologist. She joins Destiny Chance, Aaron Baker, and Parella Lewis on the morning show as traffic anchor. She'll also be the meteorologist on WYFF News 4 at Noon. "We know our viewers depend on accurate weather and traffic reports every morning," said WYFF 4 president and general manager Blake Bridges. "Victoria will step in with her unique skillset and continue our tradition of excellence on WYFF News 4 Today." "We are thrilled to welcome Victoria to our dynamic morning team," said WYFF 4 news director Will Dillard. "She brings a wealth of experience in both traffic and weather that will help viewers prepare for the day." Kokinos has spent the last 6 years at Hearst Television's WJCL in Savannah, Georgia.
