Maya Thompson

Bureau Chief · Akron, OH

Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.

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Former Ohio State professor gets life sentence in wife's murder after alleged sextortion scheme

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio State University professor who admitted to killing his wife as part of a failed murder-suicide after thousands of dollars were demanded from him in a sextortion scheme could serve the rest of his life in prison. James Hill, 77, was arrested in Upper Arlington...

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