Chanin and Clay Starbuck went through a lot during their two marriages (yes, they married and divorced and then remarried each other). Unfortunately, the second time wasn't the charm and the couple was headed for a second divorce. Chanin received custody of the couple's 3 minor children and Clay was ordered to pay both child support and spousal maintenance support (aka alimony). Clay was behind on his payments and seemed to think he only had one option...
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-chanin-starbuck-s-murder
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1288771
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https://thecinemaholic.com/chanin-starbuck-murder-where-is-her-husband-clay-starbuck-now/
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