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Zumba Instructor on Trial for Girlfriend’s Disappearance
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
Mark Waden, a Zumba instructor on trial for the murder of his missing girlfriend Priscilla Brooten, insists he didn’t do it—even as police excavated his yard and showed him damning evidence. The jury heard how their relationship crumbled under his grueling real estate job, her mental health struggles, and her illegal status in Australia. Waden admitted to factory resetting her phone and giving it to his new girlfriend, while also lying to his boss about being with police—when he was actually pulled over after a heated argument. He also confessed to fearing legal fallout and claimed she was still being financially supported by an ex. When told his yard was being dug up, he demanded a lawyer, still denying any involvement in her disappearance—despite her body never being found. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d69caf1552abb52