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L.A. Mayoral Candidate’s Daughter, 22, Found Dead Along Highway Mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in San Pedro in October. His daughter, Emily Beutner, died on Jan. 6. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in San Pedro in October. His daughter, Emily Beutner, died on Jan. 6. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Mayoral Candidate’s Daughter, 22, Found Dead Along Highway

Madison Cates February 4, 2026

The race to lead Los Angeles has been jolted by a deeply personal tragedy for one of...

Where Is Sonya Massey’s Killer Now Nearly Two Years After Her Death Former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced to 20-years in prison for the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey, who had called 911 for help.Illinois State Police/AP