Kenneth Charles "Ken" Thornby, born in 1971, is a Massachusetts resident with a background in the sporting goods industry, having worked at Adidas and New Balance. A former lacrosse player, he was married to Kristin Cabot. After their 2022 divorce, he became the president of Middie Back Inc. and is currently facing a lawsuit.
13 things about Gifu native Mayumi Heene
Mayumi Iizuka Heene, a former rock band guitarist from Japan, has lived in the U.S. since 1987. Married to Richard Heene, they have three sons who perform as the Heene Boyz. Their family gained notoriety from the "Balloon Boy" incident in 2009, leading to legal troubles, but received pardons in 2020.
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13 things about Archer, Florida’s Richard Heene
Richard Alan Heene Jr. is an American scientist and inventor from Archer, Florida, known for his controversial balloon incident in 2009. He was raised in Virginia and has lived in several states. Heene has three sons with his wife, Mayumi, and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and media ventures, including a documentary about his family.
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10 things about Tijeras, New Mexico’s Adlai Mestre
Adlai Mestre is accused of fatally shooting his younger sister Brielle Mestre and their parents Raymundo Mestre and Bertha Huerta Conde in their Tijeras, New Mexico residence on October 13, 2024.
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13 things about Mansfield, Massachusetts’ Karen Read
Karen A. Read, an American from Massachusetts, has had an extensive career in finance and education. Her life took a dramatic turn in 2022 when she was involved in a fatal incident with her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resulting in criminal charges. The case has garnered significant attention and is currently undergoing trial.
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13 things about Downers Grove, Illinois’s Christina Formella
Downers Grove's Christina Formella was charged with criminal sexual assault against a minor and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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13 things about Green Isle, Minnesota’s Vance Boelter
Vance Luther Boelter, a Minnesota resident, is a former preacher and security service director. He launched Revoformation Ministries and served on state workforce boards. In 2025, he allegedly shot four individuals and went on the run before being arrested. Born on July 23, 1967, he had previously traveled internationally for preaching.
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13 things about Central Point, Oregon’s Jared Schmeck
Jared Michael Schmeck, a former police officer from Central Point, Oregon, turned 39 in June 2025. He is a Republican and father of four, working at Winema Electric Inc. since 2018. In December 2021, he gained attention for his call to the White House, expressing frustrations with President Biden.
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10 things about Los Angeles, California politician Alex Padilla
Alejandro "Alex" Padilla, a Mexican-American politician and engineer from Los Angeles, has held multiple political positions, including U.S. Senator and California's Secretary of State. He graduated from MIT in 1994, is married with three sons, and has been an active Democratic member since 1995, introducing significant legislation as a senator.
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10 things about Lake Charles, Louisiana teacher Ryan Scott Anderson
Ryan Scott Anderson, a teacher from Lake Charles, Louisiana, is known for his connection to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the subject of "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" docuseries. Their complex relationship, including marriage and subsequent separation, gained media attention. Gypsy, convicted of her mother's murder, formed a romantic bond with Anderson during her incarceration.
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