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Trial Begins for 1986 Kidnapping and Murder of Kathleen Flynn

4/2/2026

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Marc Karun, 60, is on trial for the 1986 kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Kathleen Flynn in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Kathleen disappeared while walking home from school, and her body was later found with signs of sexual assault and strangulation.
DNA evidence linked Karun to the case in 2012, leading to his status as a suspect despite prior sexual offense charges.
The trial is expected to last three weeks and began with testimony from Kathleen's mother and police officers.
The judge denied media requests for courtroom photography due to objections from the family.

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Story summary

Marc Karun, 60, is on trial for the 1986 kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Kathleen Flynn in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Kathleen disappeared while walking home from school, and her body was later found with signs of sexual assault and strangulation.
DNA evidence linked Karun to the case in 2012, leading to his status as a suspect despite prior sexual offense charges.
The trial is expected to last three weeks and began with testimony from Kathleen's mother and police officers.
The judge denied media requests for courtroom photography due to objections from the family.