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Alabama Woman Accused of Pushing Mother Off Cliff Faces Death Penalty

Hartselle, Alabama – Loretta Kay Carr, a resident of Fort Payne, Alabama, is facing the death penalty after being accused of pushing Mary Elizabeth Isbell, a mother from Hartselle, off a cliff. Carr, 44, and her daughter, Jessie Kelly, 22, were charged with murder in June 2023, nearly two years after Isbell went missing. Authorities conducted an extensive search for Isbell’s body but could not locate her until last year. It was revealed that Carr …

Pastor Murder Suspect Spared Death Penalty Due to Mental Illness, Facing Life in Trial

TYLER, Texas – An East Texas man accused of fatally shooting a pastor and injuring a parishioner at a church three years ago will not face the death penalty due to a verified mental illness, prosecutors announced on Friday. Mytrez Woolen, 24, has been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Pastor Mark McWilliams at Starrville Methodist Church in Winona. Additionally, Woolen is accused of injuring William “Mike” Sellars during the incident. …

seeking the death penalty: Time constraints for prosecutors in high profile murder cases

Phoenix, Arizona – Prosecutors in the state of Arizona have a limited amount of time to decide whether or not to seek the death penalty in a case. This deadline plays a crucial role in determining the course of the trial and potential sentencing if a conviction is reached. In Arizona, prosecutors must make a decision on pursuing the death penalty within a certain timeframe after a defendant is charged with a capital offense. This …

Sterns Skips Arraignment for Murder of 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto: Prosecutors Pressured to Decide Death Penalty

Kissimmee, Florida – The man accused of the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to appear in court, raising questions about the prosecution’s next steps. Stephan Sterns allegedly killed Soto, the daughter of his girlfriend, after years of alleged abuse and molestation. The case took a dark turn when Soto went missing on February 26, only to be found dead shortly after. Sterns, who was scheduled for an arraignment on the murder charge, chose not …

Death Penalty Potential for Suspects in Bradford County Shooting Trial

Towanda, Pennsylvania – Three individuals are set to stand trial on multiple felony charges following a preliminary hearing in Bradford County Court. Terry Parker, 46, Ronda Parker, 48, and Summer Heil, 36, are facing charges related to the shooting death of 40-year-old Michael Pruitt on March 8. Pennsylvania State Police charged the Parkers, who are reportedly married but separated, with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence. Heil, initially charged with …

Execution Failure Sparks Debate on Future of Death Penalty in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – Following the botched execution of Thomas Creech, Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate, questions arise about the next steps in the state’s pursuit of capital punishment. In late February, Idaho faced a challenging situation when medical staff failed to establish a vein for the lethal injection, resulting in the expiration of Creech’s death warrant. Having spent five decades behind bars for murder and evading execution on multiple occasions, Creech’s case drew national attention …

Execution of Oklahoma Man Sparks Outcry from Death Penalty Opponents

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is gearing up for the impending execution of Tremane Wood, a man sentenced to death despite never directly causing the death of anyone. Wood has been on Death Row since 2004 for his involvement in a robbery that turned fatal, even though the actual killer received a life sentence. The case of Tremane Wood sheds light on the controversial felony murder rule in Oklahoma, which allows individuals to be charged with homicide …

Guilty Killer Derrick Dearman Drops Appeals and Accepts Death Penalty

Citronelle, Alabama – Derrick Dearman has openly admitted his guilt in the horrific killings of five people with an ax and a gun eight years ago on a dark road in south Alabama. The tragic incident took place in the early-morning hours of August 20, 2016, when Dearman attacked the family members of his then-girlfriend in Citronelle, leaving a community devastated. Dearman, who was sentenced to Alabama’s death row in 2018 for the brutal slayings, …

Convicted Killer Seeks Death Penalty Overturn in Polly Klaas Case

San Jose, California – After over thirty years since the tragic abduction and murder of 12-year-old Polly Klaas in Petaluma, the man convicted of her killing is now seeking to overturn his death sentence. Richard Allen Davis, the perpetrator sentenced to death in 1996, had his lawyers appear in a Santa Clara County courtroom to pursue this legal endeavor. This new development stems from the implementation of Senate Bill 483 in 2022, which raises questions …

Death Penalty Sought for Alleged Palm Bay Apartment Shooter in Premeditated Murders

Palm Bay, Florida – The state of Florida is seeking the death penalty for 26-year-old Ta’Shawn Taylor, who stands accused of a heinous crime at a Palm Bay apartment complex. On January 20th, authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at the Woodlake apartment complex. Tragically, three individuals lost their lives, and two others, including a 15-year-old, were injured in the incident. According to prosecutors, the murders were carried out in a “cold, …