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In-home caregiver charged in connection to 84-year-old woman’s death, police say
By WITN Web Team, Debra Worley at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – The remains of a missing 84-year-old woman were found in North Carolina earlier this month.Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October. She was reported missing on Jan...
Key takeaway Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – The remains of a missing 84-year-old woman were found in North Carolina earlier this month.Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October. She was reported missing on Jan...
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