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Christmas Eve Murder and Broken Justice | Tucson News
On Christmas Eve 2024, Paul Clifford was killed after helping stranded motorists—now, three suspects face justice: Jack Upchurch, convicted of murder, kidnapping, and robbery, is serving life; Elmer Smith, sentenced to 7.25 years after agreeing to testify against Upchurch, drew a lighter sentence than prosecutors sought; and 16-year-old Wendy Scott, who pleaded guilty to theft and tampering, awaits her sentencing. The victim’s family is outraged, demanding the Pima County Attorney resign, claiming justice wasn’t served—and the case has ignited broader questions about how the county handles…
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