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Guilty Verdict in Salt Lake Stabbing Case | Salt Lake City News
Kidus Yohannes has been convicted of first-degree aggravated murder in the 2018 stabbing death of Candace Samples, who suffered 20 stab wounds. The case, which unfolded behind a Salt Lake City Dollar Tree, was sealed by forensic evidence—including DNA from shoes recovered at the scene—and surveillance footage placing Yohannes near the victim before the attack. Despite initially denying involvement, he was ultimately found guilty; sentencing is set for September 29, 2026. The district attorney praised the patience of Samples’ parents and underscored how rigorous biological testing was pivotal…
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