Tanena – who perished in a house fire in 2021 – said Johnny never had any contact with Christal and added: "If he'd ever taken the time to meet her, I'm sure he would have been very proud of her." ...

In New Smyrna Beach, the response also has been positive from boaters at Outriggers Marina, said Jay Wilson, marina manager. “I think it’s a good thing,” he said. “You just have to take it ...

KSHB 41's Rachel Henderson spoke with Gwendolyn Thomas, the fourth candidate she's interviewed about running for mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

A month later, Christal’s grandmother beat her to death with multiple objects in the home. In early 2025, Patricia Ann Ricks pleaded guilty to the murder of Christal.