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Karen McCarron
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Karen Frank-McCarron (born December 20, 1968) is a German-born American pathologist convicted in Illinois of first degree murder of her autistic daughter Katherine "Katie" McCarron.
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Quick Facts Born, Other names ...
Karen Frank-McCarron | |
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Born | Karen Frank (1968-12-20) December 20, 1968 (age 55) |
Other names | Karen McCarron |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Pathologist |
Criminal status | Incarcerated |
Spouse | Paul McCarron (c. 1995–2006, div.) |
Children | 2 |
Conviction(s) | January 17, 2008 |
Criminal charge | First degree murder, obstruction of justice, and concealing a homicidal death |
Penalty | 36 years in prison, 30 months of supervised release after her prison term and a $25,000 fine |
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Quick Facts Kate McCarron, Born ...
Kate McCarron | |
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Born | Katherine Marie McCarron (2002-07-22)July 22, 2002 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | May 13, 2006(2006-05-13) (aged 3) Morton, Illinois, U.S. |
Cause of death | Suffocation |
Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Nationality | American German |
Known for | Murder victim |
Parent(s) | Karen Frank-McCarron Paul McCarron |
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