Texas Man Convicted of Murder Despite Claiming Fatal Stabbing Occurred While Sleepwalking

KATY, Texas — A 21-year-old Texas man was found guilty of murder on Monday after a jury dismissed his defense that he was sleepwalking when he fatally stabbed his twin sister in 2021. Benjamin Elliott was sentenced to 15 years in prison the following day for the death of Meghan Elliott, who was attacked in her bed with a survival knife at their Katy home. During the trial, Benjamin insisted he was dreaming and only …

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Florida Man Receives 25-Year Sentence After Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend, Claims of Self-Defense Rejected

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a recent verdict from the Ninth Judicial Circuit, a Florida man received a sentence of 25 years to life following his guilty plea for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend. The decision, made by Judge Barbara J. Leach, marks a poignant conclusion to a case that highlights the severe repercussions of domestic violence. The incident, which claimed the life of 46-year-old Allison Sheehan, occurred shortly before dawn on April 16, 2023. …

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Germantown Surgeon Convicted for Administering Fatal Drugs

GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — A 50-year-old oral surgeon from Germantown, Maryland, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for supplying and administering powerful drugs to his girlfriend, resulting in her death. During the four-hour sentencing hearing in Montgomery County Circuit Court, the family of Sarah Harris called the oral surgeon, James Ryan, a “monster” and a “predator,” claiming that he led Harris down a road of addiction that ultimately took her life. Ryan was …

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Florida Man Charged in Fatal Shooting Over ATV Disturbance in Winter Garden Community

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — A central Florida community was shaken this week as a man was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting a fellow resident over the use of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in a residential complex. The accused, 57-year-old Ralph Francis Hensel, allegedly committed the lethal act against 32-year-old Ja’Keem Williams in Winter Garden, a suburb of Orlando. The tragic occurrence stems from grievances about ATV usage in the Bay Pointe apartments, where …

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Nevada Teen Confesses to Fatal Shooting, Cites Overwhelming Urge to Kill

Las Vegas, NV — In an unsettling confession, a 19-year-old Las Vegas man has been arrested after admitting to fatally shooting another man, citing an overwhelming compulsion to kill, according to local police. Joshua Martinez now faces a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon after the incident early on the morning of February 17. Authorities report that the shooting took place outside a Walgreens on North Durango Drive in the Coral Bay neighborhood …

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Orange County Judge Faces Murder Trial: Alleged Fatal Shooting of Wife During Heated Dispute

Anaheim Hills, California – In a tragic turn of events that has shaken the local legal community, Jeffrey Ferguson, a 74-year-old Orange County Superior Court judge, stands accused of the murder of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson. The incident, which occurred at their home on Aug. 3, is said to have unfolded as the couple watched the crime drama “Breaking Bad.” According to the prosecution, the couple had been embroiled in a financial disagreement earlier in …

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Former Convict Suspected in Fatal Stabbing of Cal Fire Captain Wife in Ramona Home

RAMONA, CA — A former inmate and wife of a distinguished Cal Fire captain has emerged as the prime suspect in her spouse’s murder, officials reported Thursday. Yolanda Marodi, 53, is accused of the fatal stabbing of Rebecca Marodi, an officer with over three decades of service at Cal Fire, in their home in Ramona. The tragic incident came to light earlier this week when Rebecca was discovered with multiple stab wounds at their residence …

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Tragic Outcome of Neighborhood Dispute: Ohio Quartet Sentenced After Fatal Shooting of 3-Year-Old

CLEVELAND, OH – A Cleveland community is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of 3-year-old Luis Diaz, igniting widespread outrage over what has been characterized as a needless act of neighborly violence. Four people were sentenced on Tuesday in Cuyahoga County for their involvement in the incident, highlighting tensions that escalated tragically on September 28, 2023. The deadly altercation involved Katherine Treadway, her boyfriend Juan Davis, along with …

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Washington Woman Faces Murder Charges, Claims Self-Defense in Husband’s Fatal Stabbing

PARKLAND, Wash. — A Washington state woman is facing second-degree murder charges following an incident last November in which she allegedly stabbed her husband to death during a confrontation in their Parkland home. Authorities report that Youngmi Shin, 52, has been accused by her late husband Jay Choi’s daughters of causing his wrongful death, claiming the act was not self-defense as Shin insists. Legal documents filed by Choi’s stepdaughters earlier this month demand compensation for …

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Nebraska Man Accused of Fatal Attack on Ex-Girlfriend a Day After Jail Release

SEWARD, NE – A Nebraska community is reeling after a horrific act of violence shattered the quiet of a small town. On Saturday, just before the stroke of midnight, a 54-year-old man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Seward, about 25 miles northwest of Lincoln, and fatally shot her. The assailant, Casey Kindt, had just been released from jail the previous day, where he was held on charges involving the same victim. Jamie Hagen, 36, …

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