Shannon Wilkerson, an American from Alabama and former U.S. Army soldier, was arrested in 2023 for the alleged murder of fellow soldier Amanda Gonzales in 2001 while stationed in Germany. After a trial, he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2024 and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
13 things about Miss Indiana USA 2022 Samantha Paige Toney
Samantha Paige Toney, originally from Indianapolis, represented Indiana at the 71st Miss USA pageant. A former NFL cheerleader, she holds various titles in beauty pageants, including Miss Indiana USA 2022. Toney is also an accomplished photographer and fitness professional, with a background in marketing and boutique ownership.
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13 things about Miss Idaho USA 2024 Kaitlyn Widmyer
Kaitlyn "Kit" Widmyer, a fashion stylist and model from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, competed in the 73rd Miss USA, finishing unplaced. With a background in academics and sports, she won Miss Idaho USA 2024 and has participated in various beauty pageants, earning accolades such as Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. She actively engages in community service.
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13 things about Moscow, Russia’s Andrey Rublev
Andrey Andreyevich Rublev is a Russian professional tennis player from Moscow, born to a tennis coach and a restaurant manager. He turned pro in 2014 and has multiple quarterfinal finishes in Grand Slam tournaments. Notable achievements include winning mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and owning a clothing brand.
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13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters
Rachel Louise Obregon Peters Villafuerte is a British-Filipino model and beauty queen from Camarines Sur. Married to former governor Miguel Villafuerte, they have two children. Rachel is notable for her Miss Universe participation and various academic achievements. Born in Bahrain, she has lived in the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia.
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13 things about Galesburg, Illinois native Todd Hamilton
William Todd Hamilton, born in Galesburg, Illinois, is an American professional golfer who attended the University of Oklahoma. He won the 2004 British Open and has multiple notable finishes in major tournaments. Todd is married to Jaque, with whom he has three children. He turned 59 on October 18, 2024.
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10 things about Miss Universe Japan 2023 Rio Miyazaki
Rio Miyazaki, a Japanese child advocate and beauty queen from Shizuoka, represented Japan in Miss Universe 2023, which was won by Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. At 21, she advocates for children in poverty and earned her degree in early childhood education while competing in various events and training throughout 2023.
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13 things about Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James
Francisca Luhong James Bungan is a Malaysian beauty queen of native Kayan, Kenyah, and Iban descent. She was the first with full native heritage to win Miss Universe Malaysia in 2020. Additionally, she holds a degree in mass communication and founded Beyond Aid, assisting refugees and underprivileged children.
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Kasparas Zemaitelis biography: 13 things about tennis player from Kaunas, Lithuania
Kasparas Žemaitėlis is a Lithuanian tennis player from Kaunas who moved to Sacramento, California, in 2014. He became a private coach and was recognized as Big Sky Player of the Week in 2017 and 2018. However, he was arrested in 2022 for multiple counts of child molestation.
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13 things about Miss Cosmo Canada 2024 Dominique Doucette
Dominique Doucette is a Canadian talent acquisition specialist and beauty queen from New Brunswick. A Laval University graduate, she has held various HR roles and achieved multiple pageant titles, including Miss Canada 2015. Doucette has represented Canada in several international competitions and continues to work in talent acquisition as of May 2023.
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