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Maryland Dentist Sentenced to 45 Years for Murdering Girlfriend with Home IV Anesthesia

A Maryland dentist and oral surgeon has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his 25-year-old girlfriend, who fatally overdosed on anesthesia medications he provided. Dr. James Michael Ryan was found guilty of second-degree depraved heart murder and involuntary manslaughter, as well as charges of possession with intent to distribute midazolam and distribution of ketamine and diazepam. State Circuit Court Judge Cheryl A. McCally handed down Ryan’s sentence, far exceeding the …

Dentist Sentenced to 45 Years in Fatal Drug Overdose Case

GERMANTOWN, Maryland – An oral surgeon has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for providing his girlfriend with addictive anesthesia solutions, resulting in her death from a fatal overdose. James Ryan, 50, formerly operated Evolution Oral Surgery in Germantown, where he supplied his girlfriend, Sarah Harris, with drugs that played a major role in her death. The sentencing, imposed by Circuit Court Judge Cheryl A. McCally, far exceeded state recommendations. The victim, Sarah Harris, …

Dentist Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Girlfriend’s Lethal Drug Overdose

GERMANTOWN, Md. — A Maryland dentist has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in the death of his 25-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Harris. Dr. James Ryan, 50, was found guilty of prescribing lethal doses of ketamine and propofol to Harris, who was a former patient turned employee and then girlfriend. Police arrested Ryan outside of his practice in connection to Harris’ overdose on January 26, 2022. She was found dead in the …

Scheme Mastermind Sentenced to Prison for Covington Killing Spree

COVINGTON, Ky. – A 32-year-old woman, Latoya Dale, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her involvement in the robbery and killing of 60-year-old Virgil Stewart in Covington on the night of August 18, 2022. Stewart was walking home from work when he was fatally shot during a robbery that netted the perpetrators a mere $6. Following the incident, the robbers, including Dale, were convicted and sentenced for their roles in the fatal …

Convicted Man Sentenced to Prison for Lexington Father’s Death

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A man has been convicted in connection with the death of a father in Lexington, Kentucky, and has been sentenced to prison. In addition to this case, there have been other updates from the court that are worth noting. The convicted man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty of playing a role in the death of a father in Lexington. The court has handed down a prison sentence for …

Former officer sentenced in Elijah McClain’s death after guilty verdict

AURORA, Colo. – Former police officer Randy Roedema, who was found guilty of both felony and misdemeanor counts in connection with the death of Elijah McClain, is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday. In October, a jury convicted Roedema of using excessive force that led to the death of McClain. The incident occurred in 2019 when Roedema and two other officers stopped McClain, who was walking home from a convenience store. The sentencing of Roedema …

Criminal sentenced to ARD for lethal theft of 4-H project cows

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 12 months on Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) for the theft of two bovine cattle heifers, resulting in the death of one cow and injury to the other. The emotional courtroom was packed with over 20 family members and 4-H chapter supporters in a show of solidarity against animal cruelty. The cows, Lyndy and Lexy, were more than just pets – they were part of a 4-H …

Goddard Man Sentenced to Life in Mother’s 2021 Beating Death Sends Shockwaves Through Community

GODDARD, Kan. – A man from Goddard, Kansas has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 beating death of his mother. The man, whose name has not been released, was convicted of the brutal crime and will now spend the rest of his life behind bars. According to court documents, the man was found guilty of fatally beating his mother in a fit of rage, resulting in her tragic death. The incident occurred …

“Tinder Killer” Sentenced to 71 Years for Love Triangle Murder Siege

Rocklin, California – The “Tinder killer” has been sentenced to 71 years to life in prison for his involvement in a “horrific love triangle murder plot,” as reported by the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. Damon Allen Benson, 31, met his victims separately on the dating app Tinder, which resulted in jealousy, torture, and ultimately, murder. The female victim was held against her will and tortured multiple times before Benson ambushed and killed another man …

Goddard Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder of Mother

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A Goddard man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the beating death of his mother. The Sedgwick County District Court judge handed down the sentence, which amounts to 653 months, more than 50 years. Romey was found guilty by a jury two months prior to the sentencing. The incident took place on Oct. 6, 2021, when authorities conducted a welfare check on 67-year-old Denyce …