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Texas Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Wheelchair-Bound Man

Alicia Keator, a 40-year-old woman, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her involvement in the murder of 65-year-old John Fernandez, a wheelchair-bound man she had agreed to care for. Her boyfriend, Marcus Gilbert, also known as “Skunk,” pleaded guilty to murder in connection with Fernandez’s death. The tragic incident occurred on January … Read more

North Carolina Man Charged with Murder in Shooting of High School Student

A tragic incident unfolded last week in Raleigh, North Carolina, when a 22-year-old man allegedly shot a 15-year-old high school student. The victim, identified as Shamar Leverette, passed away on Sunday, October 29, after valiantly fighting for his life in the hospital for six days. The Raleigh Police Department responded to the distressing scene on … Read more

Salt Lake City Man Convicted of Murder After Alcohol Theft at House Party Turns Fatal

A 40-year-old man, Levon Meguerditchian, has been found guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and firearm charges following an incident that unfolded at his home during a house party in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood. The tragic event took place on Aug. 28, 2021, when attendees allegedly absconded with a bottle of alcohol from … Read more

Georgia, Albany, Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, Fire Incident

A shocking incident has emerged as police arrested a 64-year-old man, Henry Hardwick, for allegedly setting his wife on fire in their home in the 400 block of Bobbitt Drive. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene on Tuesday, Oct. 24, to find 67-year-old Amanda Jenkins unresponsive, suffering from 25% burns to her lower … Read more

California Father Admits Guilt in Death of 11-Year-Old Son Discovered in Home’s Basement Storage Bin

El Dorado County’s District Attorney’s Office reported that Jordan Piper, already imprisoned for child exploitation, has admitted to the second-degree murder of his 11-year-old son, Roman Lopez. The tragic incident, dating back to January 2020, unfolded when Lopez was reported missing by his stepmother, Lindsay Piper, from their residence on 2892 Coloma St. An extensive … Read more

Tampa Shooting: 22-Year-Old Charged in Tragic Incident Leaving 2 Dead, 16 Injured

In the wake of a devastating shooting incident in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood early Sunday morning, a 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with second degree murder. The altercation, stemming from a dispute between two groups, resulted in two fatalities and 16 individuals sustaining injuries. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw revealed that amidst the … Read more

Illinois Man Pleads Not Guilty to Hate Crime and Murder Charges in Attack on Muslim Family

Joseph Czuba, a 71-year-old man accused of murder, attempted murder, and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son, has pleaded not guilty following his indictment by an Illinois grand jury. The charges stem from an incident on October 14, when Czuba allegedly fatally stabbed six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume … Read more

Georgia Man Arrested in Killing of Nat King Cole’s Great-Nephew

Tracy Cole, the great-nephew of the iconic jazz pianist Nat King Cole, met a tragic end as he was fatally stabbed in Atlanta on September 14. Authorities have made an arrest in connection with his death, charging Ricardo Gayle, 41, with his murder following a traffic stop on Saturday. According to reports from WSB-TV, investigators … Read more

Guilty Plea: South Carolina Man Admits to Obstructing Justice in Murder of Black Transgender Woman

A South Carolina man, Xavier Pinckney, pleaded guilty to obstructing an investigation into the murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman who was tragically killed in December 2019. The case highlighted the severity of violence against the LGBTQI+ community, particularly transgender individuals of color. According to court documents, Pinckney, aged 24, from Allendale, admitted … Read more

California Man Receives 25-Year to Life Sentence for Ice Ax Murder of Girlfriend

In Ridgecrest, California, a judge sentenced 23-year-old Daniel Gunnarsson to a minimum of 25 years in prison for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Kathryn Pham. The tragic incident involved the use of an ice ax and disturbing acts following her death, leading to a conviction of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. Reports … Read more