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Trial of Halifax County man charged with wife's killing in 2017 enters day two
2+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) HALIFAX, VA (WSET) — Day two of the trial of a Halifax County man accused of killing his wife more than nine years ago was underway Tuesday morning. Russell Layne is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Emma Layne,…...
Russell Layne murder trial begins more than 9 years after wife's death
2+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Halifax County man accused of killing his wife more than nine years ago. Russell Layne is charged with first-degree murder. Emma Layne was last seen on…...
Family reacts to increased reward after 3 years without answers in 6-year-old's killing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (299+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — As of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Kingston Campbell would have been a 10-year-old getting ready for the fifth grade. Instead, his family is still searching for answers to why he was gone too soon. Kingston was taken from his…...