29 December 2024

An Alaska woman has been found guilty of killing her court-appointed supervisor, police said.

Keith Haas, 57, was found dead on September 29, 2020, at a rest area in Hope, Alaska, the state capital. Law Department He said in a statement.

On December 23, a jury convicted 39-year-old Sarah Diane of first- and second-degree murder and several other crimes.

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Keith Haas

Keith Haas, 57, was found dead on Sept. 29, 2020, at a rest area in Hope, Alaska, the state Department of Law said. (legacy.com)

Authorities say Haas was found at the Turnagain Pass rest area, prompting a police investigation. He was shot four times with a .45 caliber pistol, and was hit by a car. The police said.

Further investigation revealed that the judge had appointed Haas to be Diane's third-party conservator, a condition of her release on bail.

Haas was last seen picking Diane up from jail with a plan to drive to Anchorage to work at Haas's food truck, authorities said.

Sarah Diane

Sarah Diane was convicted of first and second degree murder and several other crimes. (Alaska Law Department)

A manhunt was launched for Diane, and she was arrested on October 1, 2020.

Authorities said Diane obtained a .45-caliber handgun after her release from prison.

Police also observed damage to Diane's vehicle “consistent with it being used to strike Mr. Haas,” police said.

“A review of Mr. Haas's bank account revealed that Diane used his bank account to purchase items for herself and transferred hundreds of dollars from his bank account to hers. After his deathThe police said.

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The police also linked Diane to the series From stealing vehicles In Seward and cabin burglary.

Keith Haas

The murder of Keith Haas was investigated by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation of the Alaska State Troopers, with Sgt. Mark Pearson as lead investigator. Seward Police also assisted in the investigation. (legacy.com)

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Tyler Jones of the Special Prosecution Office said he hopes the conviction will bring closure to the Haas family.

“We are grateful that the jury held Sarah Diane accountable for her crimes. We hope so Keith's loved ones “We are able to get some closure in light of this ruling,” Jones said.

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Dayan is being held without bail awaiting sentencing and faces 15 to 99 years in prison.

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