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Authorities Suspect Girlfriend in Death of Santa Cruz Surfer Kurt Van Dyke

Investigators have shifted focus toward the partner of surfing figure Kurt Van Dyke after his February death was initially reported as a robbery.

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Investigators have shifted focus toward the partner of surfing figure Kurt Van Dyke after his February death was initially reported as a robbery.

Kurt Van Dyke, a legendary Santa Cruz surfer, was found dead with stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation in February.

Yahoo Sports reported the story as "Surf legend's girlfriend said he was killed in a robbery. Authorities now suspect her of murder." Los Angeles Times reported the story as "Surf legend's girlfriend said he was killed in a robbery. Authorities now suspect her in his murder."

2 sources have covered this story, including Yahoo Sports and Los Angeles Times. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 1 hour ago.

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Yahoo Sports reported it first, Nov 13, 1:32 AM ET. All 2 outlets carried it within the same minute, 1 left and 1 center.All in the United States.

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Time since the first report

  1. FirstYahoo SportsNov 13, 1:32 AM ETCenter
  2. +0mLos Angeles TimesNov 13, 1:32 AM ETLeft

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    Verified

    Core event reported by 2 independent outlets across the spectrum.

    2 corroborating · 1 primary-source link

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    Disputed

    Key facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.

    2 corroborating

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