An Alaska woman has been convicted of murdering her court-appointed supervisor, police said.
Keith Huss, 57, was found dead at a rest area in Hope, Alaska on September 29, 2020 Legal Department said in a press release.
On Dec. 23, a jury convicted 39-year-old Sarah Dayan of first- and second-degree murder and several other crimes.
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Keith Huss, 57, was found dead at a rest area in Hope, Alaska, on September 29, 2020, the state Department of Law said. (Legacy.com)
Authorities said Huss was found at the Turnagain Pass rest area, sparking a police investigation. He had been shot four times with a .45-caliber pistol and was struck by a vehicle. said the police.
Further investigation revealed that Huss had been appointed by a judge as Dayan’s third-party caretaker, a condition of her release on bail.
Authorities said Huss was last seen picking Dayan up from jail with plans to drive to Anchorage to work at Huss’ food truck.
Sarah Dayan was found guilty of first- and second-degree murder and several other crimes. (Alaska Legal Department)
A manhunt was launched for Dayan and she was arrested on October 1, 2020.
Authorities said Dayan acquired a .45-caliber pistol after her release from prison.
Police also found damage to Dayan’s vehicle “consistent with it being used to attack Mr. Huss,” police said.
“A review of Mr. Huss’ bank account revealed that Dayan had used his bank account to purchase items for himself and had transferred hundreds of dollars from his bank account to hers after his death“said the police.
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Police also linked Dayan to a series of vehicle thefts in Seward and the break-in at a cabin.
The murder of Keith Huss was investigated by the Alaska State Troopers’ Alaska Bureau of Investigation under the direction of Sgt. Mark Pearson as lead investigator. Seward police also assisted in the investigation. (Legacy.com)
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Tyler Jones of the special prosecutor’s office said he hopes the conviction will bring closure to the Huss family.
“We are grateful that a jury held Sarah Dayan accountable for her crimes. We hope so.” Keith’s loved ones “We can reach closure in light of this ruling,” Jones said.
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Dayan is being held without bail pending sentencing and faces 15 to 99 years in prison.
