Trial begins for 26-year-old man charged in connection to shooting that killed 20-year-old woman From the What you missed last week in notable Omaha crimes and court cases series Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer Sep 17, 2024 Sep 17, 2024 Updated Oct 1, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Karly Wood didn’t have a penchant for going to late-night parties.kAmqFE :? 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