The trial for the man accused of killing a pregnant Amish woman in Sparta Township in early 2024 is set to begin this week.

Shawn Cranston, 53, of Corry, is facing charges of criminal homicide for the death of both 23-year-old Rebekah Byler and her unborn baby.

According to court paperwork, the trial of 53-year-old Shawn Cranston was delayed after it was expected to start in March, citing new information in the case.

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office will be prosecuting the case at the Crawford County courthouse.

Monday, we heard testimony from Andy Byler, Rebecca’s husband, along with the first trooper on scene and a forensic state trooper. During opening statements, we also learned a possible motive of burglary.

Andy Blyer testified that when he came home from work on Febru

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