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Rapid Verdict: Jury Convicts Man in Tragic Double Homicide at Wisconsin Bar

ELKHORN, WI – A man was convicted of killing a married couple and engaging in a violent crime spree at a local tavern, authorities said Friday. Thomas Routt, 58, faces life behind bars after a Walworth County jury found him guilty of two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, alongside several other charges stemming from the incident earlier this year. The violent episode unfolded around midnight on Feb. 1 at the Sports Page Bar in Elkhorn, …

Grand jury to hear case of bystander who shot, killed gas station robbery suspect

HOUSTON, Texas – A grand jury in Houston will hear the case of a bystander who shot and killed a man accused of robbery at a gas station. The incident occurred after the alleged robber had targeted others at the gas station. The district attorney’s office will present evidence to the grand jury regarding the shooting. The decision to bring the case before the grand jury signifies the gravity and complexity of the situation. It …

Grand Jury to Decide Fate of Man Who Shot and Killed Robbery Suspect in Northwest Houston Gas Station

HOUSTON, TX – A grand jury is set to determine the fate of a man who fatally shot a robbery suspect at a gas station in northwest Houston. The shooting occurred in the early hours of Friday at a gas station on Ella Boulevard, where the robbery suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital after being transported with a gunshot wound. The identity of the deceased is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of …

Georgia Father Convicted in Heartbreaking Starvation Death of 4-Year-Old Daughter; Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict on All Counts

ATLANTA, GA – In a harrowing court case that concluded Wednesday, a Fulton County jury convicted 49-year-old Rodney McWeay on multiple charges, including malice murder and felony murder, stemming from the death of his 4-year-old daughter due to starvation. The tragic case has cast a somber light on severe child neglect and abuse within the home setting. Prosecutors presented a disturbing narrative, detailing how McWeay deliberately withheld food and care from his three children in …

Maryland Jury Convicts Man in Horrific Murder and Dismemberment of Beloved School Teacher

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A jury in Prince George’s County rendered a guilty verdict against Harold Francis Landon III on Thursday for the murder of Mariame Toure Sylla, an elementary school teacher whose brutal killing and dismemberment last summer shocked her local community. The decision came after jurors heard harrowing evidence that included Landon’s own words from a recorded jailhouse conversation where he admitted to the crime, referring to it as a release of his …

Eriz Jury Deliberates in Murder Trial for 55 Freeway Road-Rage Shooting

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The fate of a Costa Mesa man, Marcus Anthony Eriz, who admitted to firing the gunshot that killed 6-year-old Aiden Leos in the midst of morning rush-hour traffic on the 55 Freeway in Orange is now in the hands of a jury. The Orange County Superior Court jury is tasked with deciding whether Eriz committed second-degree murder when he shot the boy following a road-rage confrontation on May 21, 2021, as …

Man Accused of Shooting Henrico Police Officer at Attempted Robbery Faces Upcoming Jury Trial

Henrico County, Virginia – A Richmond man set to stand trial for a shooting involving a Henrico police officer during an attempted armed robbery appeared in court, where a jury trial was scheduled for later this year. Michael Allendor Byrd, 23, faces charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, entering a dwelling with the intent to commit robbery, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. The incident …

Crumbley Trial: Jury Selection Begins in Michigan School Shooting Legacy

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A jury has been selected in the trial of a Michigan woman facing involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the school shooting committed by her teenage son. The prosecution argues that Jennifer Crumbley bears some responsibility for the deaths of four students at Oxford High School in 2021, alleging that she failed to address her 15-year-old son’s mental health needs and made a gun accessible at home. Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is …

West Virginia Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Man Convicted in 2020 Family Tragedy, Cites Jury Instruction Error

ELKWOOD, WV — A young West Virginia man convicted of killing his family members when he was a minor will face a new trial, following a Supreme Court of Appeals decision that vacated his original convictions. Gavin Smith, now 21, was previously found guilty in the 2020 murders of his mother, stepfather, and two younger brothers, an event that shook the community of Elkwood. The appeal court’s decision was prompted by a critical error in …

Michigan School Shooter’s Mother Faces Jury Decision

PONTIAC, Mich. – A Michigan jury will soon determine the fate of the mother of the Michigan school shooter, as she faces charges for her alleged involvement in the tragic incident. The decision will weigh heavily on whether she will be found guilty as an accomplice to the deadly school shooting. The mother, who is accused of purchasing the weapon used in the shooting, may be held accountable for her role in providing access to …