Marco Antonio Perez Nears Capital Murder Trial in Mobile County: First Death Penalty Case in Nearly Six Years

Mobile, Ala. – As the first capital murder trial in nearly six years approaches in Mobile, accused cop killer Marco Antonio Perez faces a pivotal legal battle. This trial will mark the first death penalty case in the city under a 2017 law putting sentencing solely in the hands of jurors, a departure from the previous practice of judges having the power to override jury recommendations. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood expressed the impact …

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Biden Commutes Death Sentences for 37 Federal Inmates, Sparking Clash with Trump Over Future of Capital Punishment

WASHINGTON — In a significant shift in federal death penalty policies, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 inmates, with all affected individuals now set to serve life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This landmark decision arrives just as President-elect Donald Trump, a fervent advocate for capital punishment, prepares to take office next month. Trump has been vocally critical of the move, promising a revival of the death penalty during his upcoming …

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Young Mother Charged with Capital Murder After Infant’s Death Unveils Underlying Trauma in Austin Community

AUSTIN, TX — A 21-year-old woman has been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of her 6-week-old son last November. The arrest of Jacqueline Mendoza-Ramirez came after her infant son, Marcello Hernandez-Mendoza, died under suspicious circumstances involving multiple injuries. The situation unfolded when the child’s parents rushed him to Dell Children’s Medical Center at around 3:10 p.m. on November 27, having discovered him not breathing. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, the baby …

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Elderly Woman’s Capital Murder Suspect Accused of Subway Robbery in Mississippi

WILKINSON CO., Miss. – Authorities are on the hunt for Sammy Patrick, the suspect wanted for the murder of an elderly woman in Forest. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has identified Patrick as the alleged perpetrator of this heinous crime, which took place in the 3000 block of Old Jackson Road. Furthermore, he is wanted on charges of capital murder. In a new development, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office reported that Patrick was spotted robbing …

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Haiti’s Capital Reels from Horrific Massacre in Cité Soleil, Over 180 Dead in Gang-Driven Violence

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A devastating assault over the weekend left at least 184 people dead in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, marking one of the deadliest outbreaks of violence as the country grapples with escalating gang control and political turmoil. The massacre primarily targeted the elderly in the impoverished Cité Soleil suburb, underscoring the severity of the gang menace that has tightened its grip on the nation. Reports indicate that the slaughter was ordered by Monel “Mikano” …

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Texas Woman Charged with Capital Murder After Newborn Found Deceased in Home

ODESSA, Texas — In a heartrending case from West Texas, a 22-year-old woman has been charged with capital murder following the death of her newborn child, authorities announced. The Odessa Police Department disclosed that Yanira Prado is accused of causing the death of her infant, who was found deceased under traumatic circumstances. The case came to light on October 9 when law enforcement officials were called to Prado’s residence after a distress call. Upon arrival, …

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Texas Man Charged with Capital Murder in Stabbing Deaths of Sister and Young Niece in Houston

HOUSTON — A Houston man faces capital murder charges after allegedly stabbing his sister and her young child to death in their apartment, local authorities reported. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Kendrick Rayvon Fisher, was arrested following the discovery of the bodies in the Westchase area of the city. On Friday, police were alerted by a worried individual about a possible hostage situation on Richmond Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the …

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Texas Couple Faces Capital Murder Charges in Fatal Stabbing of Generous Man Who Sheltered Them

Garland, Texas – In a shocking incident, a young couple is facing capital murder charges after allegedly murdering a 53-year-old man who had welcomed them into his home. Authorities arrested 20-year-olds Haley Barber and Leo Moore following the discovery of Johnny Mac Ross Jr.’s body in his Garland condominium, showing signs of a violent stabbing. The gruesome scene came to light in the early hours of November 11 when Garland Police responded to a distress …

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Houston Father Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Twin Daughters After Year-Long Investigation

HOUSTON — A Houston man faces capital murder charges following the deaths of his twin daughters, bringing a tragic close to an investigation that began over a year ago with the discovery of the infants’ bodies in their home. Fernando Vega, 22, is accused in the October 2023 deaths of six-week-old Massail and Mirena in southeast Houston. The lengthy span between the incident and the charges highlights the detailed nature of the inquiry required to …

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Houston Man Charged with Capital Murder of Pregnant Wife in Alleged Strangulation Incident

HOUSTON — In a disturbing development from Houston, 38-year-old Lee Mongerson Gilley faces charges of capital murder related to the deaths of his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer Gilley, and their unborn child. Initially, Gilley reported that his wife might have suffered a fatal overdose, but subsequent investigations suggest a more sinister turn of events involving strangulation. The unsettling case emerged on October 7, when an alleged disagreement at their Allston Street home preluded the tragedy. …

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