Paloma Chavez

The man had developed a “year’s long obsession” with the victims, officials said.

“Oh my goodness. Answered prayers,” someone commented.

The two were found dead in a garage, officials said.

The man was sentenced to life in prison in connection with the 2022 crime, Colorado officials said.

The girl was rescued seven hours later, officials said.

Medical staff told officials the victim “almost died,” police said.

About 25 octopuses were spotted.

The 49-year-old man was arrested, officers said.

The man had passed the woman on a bike before jumping into the bushes further along the trail, police said.

The Nebraska man was arrested in Wyoming, officials said.