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Fugitive wanted for two California murders captured in Laos and extradited to U.S.

A California fugitive wanted in connection with two murders was captured in Laos and extradited to the United States. Myung Jin Kim, 31, was taken into custody by Laotian authorities in late May and flown back to Los Angeles International Airport on June 9. Kim was wanted for his alleged roles in t...

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What happened Fugitive wanted for two California murders captured in Laos and extradited to U.S.
The headline split One side frames it as "A fugitive was wanted for 2 killings in California. After 8 years on the run, he was foun...". The other frames it as "Fugitive wanted for two California murders captured in Laos and extradited to U.S.".
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Left / center-leftA fugitive was wanted for 2 killings in California. After 8 years on the run, he was found in Laos

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CenterFugitive wanted for two California murders captured in Laos and extradited to U.S.

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jun 13, 2:30 AM

Fugitive wanted for two California murders captured in Laos and extradited to U.S.

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A California fugitive wanted in connection with two murders was captured in Laos and extradited to the United States. Myung Jin Kim, 31, was taken into custody by Laotian authorities in lat...

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Jun 12, 11:56 PM

A fugitive was wanted for 2 killings in California. After 8 years on the run, he was found in Laos

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A man suspected for two California killings was captured in Laos after eight years on the run, officials said. He was returned to California to face charges.

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Jun 12, 11:56 PM: Los Angeles Times joined the source map.

Jun 13, 2:30 AM: KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 56/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.