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Inside the hunt for killer of University of North Carolina student found beaten, bloodied

Lisa Nguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Reporter · Chicago, IL

With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Journalism from Loyola University Chicago, Lisa Nguyen has dedicated her career to covering educational issues in the city. She has worked for WBEZ, focusing on local initiatives and reforms affecting Chicago schools.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:26 PM · 1 min read
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Inside the hunt for killer of University of North Carolina student found beaten, bloodied — Batavia Schools news

What began as an innocent night out for 19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth ended in a devastating tragedy that shocked the community.

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