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Mitchell Gaff sentenced to 50 years for 1980s murders

Mitchell Gaff was sentenced to at least 50 years for the 1980s murders of Susan Vesey and Judith Weaver.
WHO: Mitchell Gaff
WHAT: Sentenced to a minimum of 50 years in prison for the murders of Susan Vesey and Judith Weaver.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
WHERE: Everett, Washington, USA
WHY: The murders were solved using DNA obtained from Gaff after investigators posed as gum salespeople and collected DNA from discarded chewing gum.

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