Shawn Cranston

‘Truly Evil’ Killer of Pregnant Crawford County Woman Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms

July 28, 2025

Shawn Cranston, 53, of Corry, was recently convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and second-degree murder of an unborn child, and related charges.

Crawford County Man Convicted in Murder of Pregnant Amish Woman

June 12, 2025

A Crawford County jury convicted a man of first-degree murder Friday for killing a pregnant woman during a home burglary last year.

Shawn Cranston Trial Delayed Again; Trial Now Set for June

March 7, 2025 | Gavin Fish

A Crawford County judge has granted a continuance in the murder trial of Shawn Cranston, delaying jury selection until June.

Commonwealth Takes Over Prosecution of Man Charged in Killing of Pregnant Amish Woman

January 30, 2025 | Gavin Fish

The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is now handling the case against Shawn C. Cranston because of staffing shortages in the Crawford County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Grants Delay in Shawn Cranston’s Murder Trial, Now Set for March 2025

October 24, 2024 | Gavin Fish

Shawn Cranston’s murder trial has been postponed to March 2025 because of extensive discovery review, with jury selection set to begin on March 11.

Pretrial Conference Sets Stage for November Trial in High-Profile Byler Murder Case

June 25, 2024 | Gavin Fish

Shawn Cranston, charged with the murder of Rebekah Byler and her unborn child, is moving closer to a November trial.

Unsealed Search Warrants Reveal New Details in Pregnant Amish Mom Murder

March 26, 2024 | Gavin Fish

ERIE CO., Pa. (EYT) – The three-year-old son of Rebecca Byler is a witness to his mother’s murder according to four previously sealed search warrant applications.

Corry Man Accused of Amish Mom Murder Held for Court

March 16, 2024 | Gavin Fish

MEADVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A Corry man accused of murdering 23-year-old Rebekah Byler and her unborn child was held for court by Crawford County Magisterial Judge Amy Nichols on Friday.

Community Rallies Around Amish Family with Overwhelming Support Through GoFundMe Campaign

March 14, 2024 | Gavin Fish

SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (EYT) – A GoFundMe campaign benefiting Andy Byler and his two young children, following the murder of his wife, Rebekah Byler, and the couple’s unborn baby, is getting close to reaching its goal.

UPDATE: Police Identify Possible Witnesses in Pregnant Amish Woman Murder Investigation

March 6, 2024 | Gavin Fish

SPARTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) – With help from the public, the Pennsylvania State Police have successfully identified two “potential witnesses” in the Rebekah Byler murder.

UPDATE: Police Identify Possible Witnesses in Pregnant Amish Woman Murder Investigation

March 6, 2024 | Gavin Fish

SPARTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) – With help from the public, the Pennsylvania State Police have successfully identified two “potential witnesses” in the Rebekah Byler murder.

New Details Released in 23-Year-Old Amish Mom’s Murder Investigation

March 6, 2024 | Gavin Fish

SPARTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania State Police have released more information about the case of 23-year-old murder victim, Rebekah Byler.

Charges Filed in Slaying of Pregnant Amish Woman

March 2, 2024

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Charges have been filed in the death of a pregnant Amish woman in Crawford County.

Investigators Asking Public for Tips in Murder of Pregnant Amish Woman

February 29, 2024 | Gavin Fish

SPARTA TWP., CRAWFORD CO., Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for help as they continue their homicide investigation into the murder of an Amish woman in her Crawford County home.

Police ID Pregnant Amish Woman Murdered in Crawford County

February 27, 2024

CORRY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police have identified the pregnant Amish woman found deceased in Sparta Township, Crawford County.

Amish Community Grieves as Police Search for Clues in Murder of Pregnant Mother of Two

February 27, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

CORRY, Pa. (EYT) — A dark cloud has settled over the rural community of Sparta Township, Crawford County, after a pregnant Amish woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her home on Monday.

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