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‘Not a safe person’: Ex-boyfriend accused of moving woman’s body, sending texts from her phone
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Amy Cutler , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, Cindy Miller, was discovered during a welfare check by police.
A death investigation is underway in Arizona after a mother of three was found dead in her home. The woman, Cindy Miller, was discovered during a welfare check by police. Her ex-boyfriend, Kristopher Lauchner, is facing charges in connection with her death.
Lauchner has been accused of moving Miller's body and sending texts from her phone to conceal her death. He is also charged with burglary and trafficking stolen property. Further details about the case are available from AZFamily and Gray News.
The investigation is ongoing, with Lauchner having made an initial court appearance. Local readers can find more information about the case through the source.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A death investigation is underway in Arizona after a mother of three was found dead in her home. The woman, Cindy Miller, was discovered during a welfare check by police. Her ex-boyfriend, Kristopher…
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