Identical Twin Sisters Swap Blame in Fatal Amish Buggy Crash, Sheriff Reveals

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Identical twin sisters in Minnesota are facing charges in connection with a fatal Amish buggy crash, with one sister allegedly trying to take the blame for the other. Sarah Peterson faces 16 felonies for attempting to conceal her twin sister Samantha's involvement in the crash, where Samantha was allegedly high on meth. The investigation was complicated by the sisters' identical appearance, but evidence including phone data and a conversation between the sisters led to the truth. Both sisters have criminal histories, and while Samantha's charges are more serious, neither has been taken into custody yet.
- After a fatal Amish buggy crash identical twin sisters traded places - and blame for the crime, sheriff says CBS News
- Woman Who Caused Fatal Buggy Crash Tried to Have Twin Take Blame, Authorities Say The New York Times
- Fillmore County Sheriff addresses fatal buggy crash investigation KTTC
- Twin sister who tried to take fall in Amish buggy crash that killed 2 children also charged WEAU
- Twin allegedly tried to take blame for sister after fatal Amish buggy crash in Minnesota Fox News
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