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Nearly 50 years after Lyon sisters disappeared, Lloyd Lee Welch begins serving time for their murders – WTOP News

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Almost 50 years after 12-year-old Sheila and 10-year-old Katherine Lyon were last seen at Wheaton Plaza, in Wheaton, Maryland, the man convicted of killing them has started serving prison time for their murders. FILE – Undated photos of Sheila and Katherine Lyon, released by the FBI. (AP Photo/FBI) FILE – Undated photos of Sheila and…

Virginia Department of Corrections confirm inmates burned themselves; lawmakers want investigation – WTOP News

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At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. At least six incarcerated people have burned themselves at western Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. Lawmakers in…