Authorities say the Pennsylvania man suspected of killing Rebekah Byler, 23, in her own home in February was well-known in the area for his allegedly “odd behavior” and suspicious activities, including a possible late-night confrontation with Byler's husband.
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Andy told authorities that about two weeks before the killing, he “confronted” a man with features resembling Cranston who was allegedly lingering around their residence late in the evening, per the affidavit. Cranston allegedly expressed interest in buying the house.
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About 10 days before the killing, another woman named Rebecca Byler — who lived about a minute's walk from Rebekah and Andy's residence — noticed a vehicle and a man with features similar to the ones described by other neighbors, per the affidavit.
The man then pulled out of the driveway and headed in the direction of Rebekah and Andy's residence, the affidavit alleges.
According to the affidavit, Cranston worked one day for William Byler, who lived in the area and told police that following Cranston's work with him, the man would allegedly “randomly show up at their residence.”
William said he had “an uneasy feeling” about him, the affidavit states. (It's unclear if William or Rebecca has any relation to Rebekah and Andy.)
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