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Branton Trial Delayed as Evidence Mounts | Washington DC News
James Branton, the former stepfather of missing teen Katelin Akens, faces a delayed trial—now set for September 24th—after prosecutors and defense teams requested more time to review massive evidence. Branton, who pleaded not guilty to multiple sex offenses allegedly committed between 2006 and 2011, is now the focus of a chilling new development: prosecutors have publicly stated for the first time they believe Katelin may be dead, and Branton could be responsible. Though no concrete evidence has been released, investigators are actively searching Branton’s property. Katelin’s family had…
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