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Ex-police officer wanted in wife’s 2005 murder extradited from China to face charges in the US
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Dan Hiers Jr, 53, is wanted in South Carolina.
A former police officer is back in the US to face charges after fleeing to China. Dan Hiers Jr, 53, is wanted in South Carolina. He is expected to face charges related to two warrants, one for murder and another for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
The murder charge is connected to the death of his wife, Ludimila Hiers, who was found dead in their home in 2005. She was 24 years old at the time of her death. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding Ludimila Hiers' death and Dan Hiers Jr's disappearance.
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Category: safety Published: July 24, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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