4-Year-Old Killed by Stepfather in Boiling Bath

BILLINGS, MT – In a case that has left the community reeling, a Montana man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the horrific murder of his four-year-old stepson, who had autism. Prosecutors described a disturbing history of abuse leading up to the child’s death by drowning in scalding water. Christopher Harris Simchuk was convicted of deliberate homicide and assault after evidence revealed he had abused Jackson Gatlin and his brother. Initially reported …

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Justice Served: Two Convicted in Heartbreaking Murder of Pregnant Toledo Woman and Unborn Child

TOLEDO, Ohio — In a gripping verdict that reverberated through the local community, a Lucas County jury convicted two men in the murders of Tameisha Price, a pregnant Toledo woman, and her unborn child, officials announced Thursday. Paris James, 37, and Jerry Scott, 28, were found guilty on multiple charges, including aggravated murder and aggravated burglary, relating to the January incident that resulted in the deaths just weeks before Price was due to give birth. …

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American-Palestinian Teen’s Killing Sparks Outrage and Demands for Justice

GRETNA, La. — Palestinian Americans in the New Orleans area are reeling from the killing of a 17-year-old while he was visiting family in the occupied West Bank. Tawfic Abdeljabbar, a bright and beloved student from a New Orleans suburb, was fatally shot near the village of Al-Mazra’a Ash-Sharqiya on Jan. 19. His death has left the community in mourning, with grief and anger still palpable a week after the tragic event. Abdeljabbar’s former civics …

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Baltimore Officer Jailed Without Bail for Raping 16-Year-Old

BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore police officer is at the center of a legal storm after allegations surfaced accusing him of raping a teenage girl. Kerlin Edwards, 34, is being held without bail, facing multiple felony charges. Edwards, who has been part of the police department for more than two years, was suspended without pay following the accusations. He is charged with rape, assault, and the unlawful detention of a 16-year-old girl. The court documents …

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Albuquerque Mother Faces 20-Year Sentence for Murder Involving Teen Daughter

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A woman in Albuquerque has been sentenced to two decades in prison for her role in a murder that involved her teenage daughter. Raeanna Ruiz faced Judge Cindy Leos, who handed down the sentence for the killing of Santiago Roybal. Roybal’s grandmother addressed the court, sharing the deep emotional scars left by his death. She described him as a person who avoided conflict and was always looking to keep the peace. The …

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Murdered Journalists in Tijuana – Slow Progress, Continued Attacks, and Demands for Justice

TIJUANA, Mexico – Violence against journalists in Tijuana reached a devastating high in 2022 with the murders of photojournalist Margarito Martínez Esquivel and reporter Lourdes Maldonado López in separate attacks. Both were fatally shot in their vehicles and just outside their homes, sparking outrage and demands for justice. As the second anniversary of their deaths is commemorated, the #YoSíSoyPeriodista (I am a journalist) collective delivered a powerful message to Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar …

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Joliet Murders: Girlfriend of Suspect Charged with Obstructing Justice and Destroying Evidence

Joliet, Illinois – The girlfriend of the suspect involved in a series of murders in Joliet has been charged with obstructing justice and destroying evidence. Kyleigh Cleveland-Singleton, who is the mother of Romeo Nance’s three-year-old son, is accused of hindering the investigation into the killings of seven relatives and another man. Nance, the primary suspect, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being pursued by U.S. Marshals in Texas. Investigators allege that Cleveland-Singleton made statements …

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Justice: Parents of Murdered Son Speak Out and Demand Answers in Heartbreaking Case

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The parents of a young man who was tragically murdered are speaking out in their quest for justice. The tragic incident happened at the end of last year, and his family is determined to bring attention to the case and see the perpetrator brought to justice. The young man’s parents are concerned about the progress of the investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The victim’s parents have been …

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Justice Department Employee Arrested for Allegedly Administering Abortion Drug Without Consent, Charged with Capital Murder and Evidence Tampering in Texas

WEATHERFORD, Texas — Authorities in Texas have arrested a Justice Department IT employee, identified as 38-year-old Justin Anthony Banta, on charges of capital murder following allegations that he secretly administered an abortion-inducing drug to his girlfriend, leading to the termination of her pregnancy. Banta, who is now also facing charges of evidence tampering, was taken into custody by the Texas Rangers in Tarrant County and later released on bond. The case began to unravel in …

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Murdered Moore County Woman’s Family Calls for Justice at Vigil Outside Montgomery County Courthouse

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. – A vigil was held in front of the Montgomery County courthouse to demand justice for the late Allisha Watts, who was tragically murdered last July while visiting her boyfriend in Charlotte. The family and friends of Watts expressed frustration at the lack of new evidence in the case, as they seek closure and accountability for her untimely death. The accused, James Dunmore, has been held on a $1 million bond, but …

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