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Alabama Woman Found Dead in Murder-Suicide Tragedy in Covington County

Dothan, Alabama – A tragic murder-suicide occurred over the weekend in northern Covington County, leaving two individuals dead. The incident unfolded on Sunday, May 26, prompting a response from Covington County Deputies, Andalusia, and Gantt Police to a residence on Stillman Road after a distressed call from Cindi Jordan. Unfortunately, contact with Jordan was lost following the call. Sheriff Blake Turman reported that upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered Jordan deceased in her home. …

Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Dead in Covington County Tragedy

Dothan, Alabama – A tragic incident unfolded in northern Covington County over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of two individuals in a murder-suicide. Authorities responded to a distress call from Cindi Jordan, who unfortunately lost contact with dispatch shortly after. Upon arriving at the scene on Stillman Road, deputies discovered Jordan deceased. Sheriff Blake Turman revealed that Jordan’s ex-husband, Robert Ribarin Sr., unlawfully entered her home and fatally shot her before taking his own …

Covington Shooting: Three More Juveniles Arrested in Connection with 14-Year-Old’s Murder

COVINGTON, KENTUCKY – Following a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a 14-year-old and left another teenager injured, police have taken three additional juveniles into custody. This development comes several weeks after the initial arrest was made in connection with the tragic incident. The arrests took place after law enforcement officers executed pickup orders at various locations in Covington and Newport, according to a police news release. All three juveniles have been charged …

Bevin’s Controversial Sentence Reduction Gives Chance for Parole in Notorious Covington Murder Case

COVINGTON, Ky. – A convicted murderer who was sentenced to death for the kidnapping, rape, and killing of a Covington woman in 1988 is now eligible for parole, after former Gov. Matt Bevin controversially reduced his sentence before leaving office. Greg Wilson, 67, is set to appear before the state parole board on Jan. 22 for the murder of Deborah Pooley. Wilson had originally been sentenced to death, but Bevin commuted it to life in …

Man Arrested in Connection with Shooting Death of Covington Woman

COVINGTON, Ky. — Authorities have apprehended a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a woman in Covington, Kentucky. Mario Payne, 38, has been taken into custody and is facing charges of murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon in connection to the death of Kierra Lane, 25. The incident occurred over the weekend when Covington police responded to a report of a shooting on W 34th and Graff St. …

Fatal Shooting Suspect Named in Covington Murder Case: Mario Payne Wanted for Murder and Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon

COVINGTON, Ky. — Authorities have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman in Covington. Mario Duran Payne, 38, is wanted for murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon in connection to the shooting death of Kierra Lane. The shooting took place in the Latonia neighborhood on West 34th Street, near Graf Street. The incident has left residents shocked and concerned, with some expressing worries about the frequency of …

Scheme Mastermind Sentenced to Prison for Covington Killing Spree

COVINGTON, Ky. – A 32-year-old woman, Latoya Dale, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her involvement in the robbery and killing of 60-year-old Virgil Stewart in Covington on the night of August 18, 2022. Stewart was walking home from work when he was fatally shot during a robbery that netted the perpetrators a mere $6. Following the incident, the robbers, including Dale, were convicted and sentenced for their roles in the fatal …

Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Role in Fatal $6 Robbery in Covington

COVINGTON, Kentucky – A woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her involvement in a deadly robbery in Covington. Latoya Dale pleaded guilty to complicity in murder and robbery in the death of a man, and was also found to have driven the shooter away from the scene. The victim was sentenced to life plus 20 years in relation to the crime. The robbery was reportedly for only $6 in personal items. …