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10-Year-Old Katheryn Bigbee Found Dead; Juvenile Charged

4/21/2026

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Katheryn Bigbee, a 10-year-old girl in Alabama, was found dead in her home after she was reported missing Friday night.
A juvenile has been charged with Katheryn's murder, though the suspect's identity and relationship are undisclosed.
Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson confirmed the discovery and said the investigation remains ongoing.
Family members described Katheryn as a "light" in their lives.
The cause of death has not been released by authorities.

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Katheryn Bigbee, a 10-year-old girl in Alabama, was found dead in her home after she was reported missing Friday night.
A juvenile has been charged with Katheryn's murder, though the suspect's identity and relationship are undisclosed.
Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson confirmed the discovery and said the investigation remains ongoing.
Family members described Katheryn as a "light" in their lives.
The cause of death has not been released by authorities.