Surf legend's girlfriend said he was killed in a robbery. Authorities now suspect her in his murder

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Kurt Van Dyke, a legendary Santa Cruz surfer, was found dead with stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation in February. Facebook/Kurt Van Dyke Costa Rican authorities have arrested the girlfriend of slain surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, suspecting her of orchestrating a brutal robbery-turned-murder that she initially claimed to have survived. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 lean right.

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The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US 59 min ago
Huge Twist as Girlfriend of Surf Legend Is Arrested for His Murder
Facebook/Kurt Van Dyke Costa Rican authorities have arrested the girlfriend of slain surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, suspecting her of orchestrating a brutal robbery-turned-murder that she initially claimed to have survived. Van Dyke, a California native living in Costa Rica, was...
Toronto Sun Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual CA 2 hours ago
Surf legend Kurt Van Dyke was murdered in Costa Rica by gal pal: Cops
The murder was allegedly a set up orchestrated by his former girlfriend and a male accomplice.
Los Angeles Times Leans left Factuality: High US 10 hours ago
Surf legend's girlfriend said he was killed in a robbery. Authorities now suspect her in his murder
Kurt Van Dyke, a legendary Santa Cruz surfer, was found dead with stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation in February.