Karin Johnson
Reporter at WLWT-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
Proud New Yorker and University of Miami graduate, now happily living in Cincinnati. Emmy award winning Reporter for WLWT-News 5.
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2 weeks ago |
wlwt.com | Karin Johnson
A murder trial more than two decades in the making is underway in Butler County. Antonio Riano, 63, is accused of murdering 25-year-old Benjamin Becarra in December of 2004 outside the Round House Bar in Hamilton. During the trial on Wednesday, prosecutors played grainy security footage from outside the bar that afternoon. A witness on the stand identified one of the men in the video as the defendant. "El Diablo," the witness said. That is Riano's nickname.
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2 weeks ago |
wlwt.com | Karin Johnson
The stabbing death of a well-known gym owner in Over-The-Rhine has re-ignited concerns about crime and accountability in the city. 46-year-old Patrick Heringer was killed inside his home last week on East McMicken Street. He was a beloved husband, an Army Veteran and a fixture in Cincinnati's fitness community. His wife, Sarah Heringer, called out the city on social media. She wrote, "Let's be clear: this was not a tragedy. This was negligence.
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4 weeks ago |
wlwt.com | Karin Johnson
Back on the court where it all started, Amber Gray still finds excitement in the rhythm of the game"This is my home. This is where I went to high school, junior high school," Gray said. In 2008, Gray was a standout at Lakota West High School. She was one of the top recruits in the country who went on to play at the University of Tennessee for the legendary Pat Summitt. "It was a dream come true," Gray said. But during her freshman year, Gray had surgery to repair her rotator cuff.
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1 month ago |
wlwt.com | Karin Johnson
Stephen Wiggins never expected to spend so much time in a cemetery, but since losing his wife Betsy last year, Rose Hill in Fairfield Township has become a sacred place. "When you lost a loved one, it changes you," Wiggins said. "I never envisioned myself being at a cemetery as often as I am, or I never thought about changing flowers at a cemetery." Wiggins visits the cemetery often to reflect and feel close to his wife of 50 years.
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1 month ago |
wlwt.com | Karin Johnson
Kettering Health has now confirmed what many people expected: last week's cyberattack involved ransomware. "At this time, we believe that's what it was, yes," said John Weimer, senior vice president and leader for incident command at Kettering Health. Weimer called the attack "jarring." He said around 5 a.m. last Tuesday, Kettering was made aware of unauthorized access to its system.
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West Chester police confirm the little girl pulled from the retention pond at Lakota Lakes apt was a 7 yo who had autism. She was reported missing around 11:30 this morning and while police were en route, someone located her body in the pond. Prayers to her family. @wlwt https://t.co/Xi9uy9JLGk
A couple of #Breaking news stories out of Butler County at this hour. 1. Young girl’s body found in a pond at Lakota Lakes apartment complex. Investigation underway. 2. Antonio Riano, a.k.a. El Diablo was found guilty of murder. Jury deliberated for less than an hour. @wlwt
Per Boone Co Sheriff's Office: The suspect on Saunders Lane is in custody. However, the scene is still active and the shelter in place remains in effect. Everyone must avoid the area as deputies work to ensure the entire scene is safe.
