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Manhunt for escaped Tennessee killer takes new turn after Illinois discovery
By Leila Ahmed
Man guilty of blowing elderly relative’s $176K insurance payout
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:59 PM · 1 min read
A Buffalo man stole more than $175,000 in insurance money from a 72-year-old relative and spent much of it on sports gambling, vehicles, designer clothes and jewelry, prosecutors said.The money was meant for the victim after a fire damaged his Buffalo home, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.
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