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AM Roundup: Pilot dead after Chandler crash, Surprise veteran honored, police release 'Gilbert Goons' videos

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Scoop News DeskArizona · Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:39 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM UTC

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Officials say it happened near McQueen and Queen Creek roads around 7:50 p.m. Chandler Fire crews say the pilot is dead after a small plane crashed Tuesday night near the Chandler Municipal Airport. Her dad, Richard Baptiste, and his girlfriend, Anicia Woods, have been arrested and charged with Rebekah's murder and child abuse.

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