Former Missouri Nurse Sentenced to 12 Years for Murdering Husband with Antifreeze in Plot Fueled by Prison Affair

IBERIA, MO — A former Missouri prison nurse was sentenced to 12 years in prison after she entered an Alford plea to the charge of second-degree murder, effectively concluding a disturbing tale of romance, murder, and deceit. Amy L. Murray, 47, was accused of poisoning her husband with antifreeze, then setting their house on fire in an elaborate scheme to cover up the crime and start a new life with her inmate lover, authorities said. …

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Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Fatal Family Shooting Amid Long-standing Tensions

MILWAUKEE, WI — A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the fatal shooting of his sister and the wounding of his parents, a tragic outcome rooted in what authorities described as deep-seated family conflict. During a hearing that left a courtroom somber, 32-year-old Gerardo Jimenez-Rico was also ordered to endure 19 years of supervised release once his prison term concludes. This severe sentencing on Tuesday closes a …

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Virginia Woman Sentenced to 99 Years for Triple Homicide After High-Speed Cross-State Chase Ends in Capture

Spotsylvania, VA — A Virginia woman has been handed a 99-year prison sentence for the killings of her three roommates, following a chain of events that culminated in a high-speed police chase and subsequent arrest in New York. Alyssa Venable, 24, accepted responsibility for the deaths of her housemates, aged 60, 65, and 77, earlier this year by pleading guilty to the charges. The sentencing took place on a recent Friday at Spotsylvania Circuit Court …

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Teen Sentenced to 15 Years for Fatal Car Theft Incident in Milwaukee Hotel Parking Lot

Milwaukee, WI – A young man from Wisconsin was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for the fatal assault and car theft that claimed the life of 47-year-old Sunita Balogun outside a hotel parking lot in 2021. Jayden Adams, who was just 13 when the incident occurred, received this sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and vehicle theft. The tragedy unfolded when Balogun confronted a group of teenagers attempting to steal …

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Up to 40 Years for Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend, Leaving Her Blind as Children Watched

BROCKTON, MA — A Massachusetts man has been incarcerated for 30 to 40 years after shooting his pregnant girlfriend in the head, an attack that left her permanently blind and occurred in front of their three young children in their Brockton residence. Shaun Holiday, 30, faced sentencing after a conviction on multiple counts including armed assault with intent to murder stemming from the violent September 2020 episode involving his girlfriend, Amanda Holyoke, who was 27 …

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Apology and Appeal: Schizophrenic Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Gruesome Murder in Clark County, Indiana

CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — In July 2021, a horrifying crime shocked the community of Clarksville, Indiana. 67-year-old Melody Gambetty was brutally murdered and dismembered by Brian Williams, who then set her home on fire. Almost three years later, Williams expressed remorse for his actions during his sentencing. Williams, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, begged for leniency from the court. His legal team requested a 45-year sentence instead of the maximum 55 years, arguing that …

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Alabama Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Seeking Death Penalty for Killing Child’s Mother

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In a case that riveted a courtroom and a community, Arkeem Marshall, a 33-year-old Alabama man, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the murder of TiMira Pullom, his child’s mother. The decision came after a Jefferson County jury deliberated extensively, ultimately choosing the severe sentence over the death penalty—an option Marshall himself had disturbingly favored. Marshall was found guilty of capital murder following a rapid jury verdict, which …

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Texas Trucker Sentenced to Life in Murder of Army Veteran, Mother in Heart-Wrenching Case of Kidnapping and Death

DALLAS – Naasson Hazzard, a 28-year-old truck driver from Austin, Texas, received a life sentence Thursday for the kidnapping and murder of Caleigha Zangari, a San Diego Army veteran and mother. Convicted in February, his crime concluded in a tragic murder that incited widespread law enforcement cooperation to bring justice for the victim’s family. Multiple agencies played a role in the apprehension and prosecution of Hazzard, who authorities said meticulously planned the kidnapping. Acting U.S. …

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Mississippi Teen Sentenced to 35 Years for Murder of Mother’s Boyfriend in Tragic Family Dispute

JACKSON, MS — In a resolution that spotlights issues of youth violence and family strife, a Mississippi court has sentenced 19-year-old Le’Andrew Williams to 35 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend. The tragedy, which has stirred considerable discussion in the Jackson community, unfolded back in May 2022, raising questions about the impact of familial conflicts and the accessibility of firearms to minors. Williams, who was just 15 at the time …

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Coral Springs Woman Sentenced to 21 Years for Fatally Shooting Husband Amid Marital Turmoil

Coral Springs, Florida – A local woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after admitting to the second-degree murder of her husband amid a tumultuous period marked by suspicions of infidelity. Denise Nicole Malcolm, 46, accepted a plea deal this week that includes credit for the 10 months already spent in custody. The tragic outcome stemmed from an incident on August 31, 2024, at the couple’s residence on Northwest 43rd Street. Authorities reported …

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