crime and punishment Nov. 7, 2014

You’ll Never Guess What This Woman Was Arrested For

By Jessica Roy

Photo: Laurel Co. Sheriff Department

This woman was arrested in Kentucky on Tuesday, but you will literally never guess what for. It’s a complete and utter mystery.

We look forward to this being the plot of the next season of “Serial.”

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