Crime & Justice

Kenai woman convicted of running prostitution ring

KENAI -- A 50-year-old Kenai woman accused of running a prostitution ring out of her massage parlor has been found guilty of six felonies.

KSRM reports the 12-person jury returned its verdict Wednesday against Karen Carpenter.

She was charged with felony sex trafficking and prostitution charges after police were tipped off she was running the ring out of her Gifted Hands Massage.

Sentencing was set for Aug. 15.

Associated Press

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