Man Sought On Manslaughter Charge

Sun., June 29, 1997

From Staff And Wire Reports

This week’s Secret Witness seeks a man with 19 previous convictions who is now wanted for second-degree manslaughter.

Lynn Dwight Hampton’s crimes include an earlier count of manslaughter that had been bumped down from first-degree murder. He’s also been convicted on drug charges and of seven probation violations and lewd conduct.

Hampton is 46, 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighs 190 pounds.

Secret Witness is offering a cash reward to anyone with information leading to his arrest. Anyone who can help is asked to call 327-5111. Callers do not have to give their names to be eligible for the money.

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