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Olympic Hopeful Charged with Murder in Uber Driver Stabbing

10/31/2025

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Khayla Dawson, a 27-year-old Olympic hopeful from Colorado, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Uber driver Jeremy Campbell, 38, on October 26.
Dawson reportedly stabbed Campbell in the neck during a ride, claiming self-defense against an attempted sexual assault.
Police discovered Campbell's body in a remote area, along with significant blood in his car, which Dawson drove to her apartment.
Investigators question her self-defense claims, citing evidence of premeditation, including her taking a knife and turning off her phone during the ride.
Dawson is being held without bond, with a court appearance set for November 6.

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Khayla Dawson, a 27-year-old Olympic hopeful from Colorado, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Uber driver Jeremy Campbell, 38, on October 26.
Dawson reportedly stabbed Campbell in the neck during a ride, claiming self-defense against an attempted sexual assault.
Police discovered Campbell's body in a remote area, along with significant blood in his car, which Dawson drove to her apartment.
Investigators question her self-defense claims, citing evidence of premeditation, including her taking a knife and turning off her phone during the ride.
Dawson is being held without bond, with a court appearance set for November 6.