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Posted: September 2, 2008
Updated: September 3, 2008

Charges dropped against woman accused in ad scheme

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Apex, N.C. — Charges are being dropped against a woman accused in a local advertising scheme.

The Wake County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday night that it didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute the case against Kristal Hill.

Hill, 37, was accused of targeting small businesses in Apex and Fuquay-Varina. Police said she sold advertising, but never delivered.

Lois Cozart was one of five business owners in downtown Apex who bought advertising from Hill last fall. Cozart said she paid $247 to place an ad on a takeout menu for a local restaurant that was never produced.

The district attorney’s office said Tuesday that Hill finally produced the advertising, nearly a year after she was charged.

In October, investigators said Hill surrendered to authorities after seeing a story about herself on WRAL. Hill has been convicted 14 times for similar crimes across the state. Each time, she was sentenced to probation.

RELATED TOPICS: Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Wake County

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This lady has a beautiful smile that grabs my heart. I would love to understand the psyche of people who do things such as this heinous crime. I am appalled at the media for making others desensitized. I wish her the best and I hope she can straighten up her life. She has so much potential.
Click to view my profile manofjustice
September 3, 2008 8:36 p.m.
So Deathrow, its okay to convict someone for something they did not commit simply because they committed (or may have committed) something in the past? Thts how you think our justice system works?

And for whoever asked, I am not her lawyer or agent. I simply know one of the 'victims' and she now feels she made a mistake with her complaint.
Mr. Middle of the Road
September 3, 2008 5:27 p.m.
14 times? And she still continues to get probation?
Click to view my profile Irishiii
September 3, 2008 3:43 p.m.
A fool and their money are soon parted. Who would give money to someone who just walks in and gives a story? The victim should get into a new line of business where they dont work with money. People need to understand how to pronounce the word No!
Click to view my profile superman
September 3, 2008 3:09 p.m.
"What is trailer trash?"

Well, I live in a trailer, so I guess it could be me. sigh

But...

you knew that was coming, didn't you - we live in a trailer that's on a farm so that we can provide shelter for abandoned animals.

God bless.

Rev. RB
Click to view my profile Spirit Warrior Woman - Rev. RB
September 3, 2008 2:50 p.m.
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