Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Shooting Infant Granddaughter in Eye, Faces 15 Years in Prison

Liberty Township, Ohio — An Ohio woman has admitted to a severe case of domestic violence that left her 6-month-old granddaughter with a gunshot wound to the eye after a disturbing attack in their family home. The young child, despite the gravitas of her injuries, is on a path to recovery. The grandmother, 43-year-old Mia Desiree Harris, entered a guilty plea to felonious assault this Tuesday. As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped two …

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Texas Mother Sentenced to 40 Years After Tragic Infant Death in Blanco County Incident

Blanco County, TX—A tragic incident involving the death of an infant in rural Texas has resulted in a 40-year prison sentence for the mother, Danielle Ivy Dechert, local authorities said this week. Dechert, 27, entered a guilty plea on charges of injuring a child and recklessly causing the child’s death, with the sentence handed down by 33rd District Judge J. Allan Garrett in Blanco County. Earlier this August, in an area about 50 miles west …

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Minnesota Octogenarian Charged with Murder After Fatally Stabbing Wife of 65 Years During Argument

ANNANDALE, Minn. — An 85-year-old Minnesota man faces charges of second-degree murder following the stabbing death of his wife, to whom he had been married for over six decades. Rodney Allen Andersen was arrested after he called 911 to report the incident himself, confirming that he had fatally wounded his 82-year-old wife, Janet Louise Andersen, during an argument. The distressing event unfolded in the couple’s home in Annandale, a town located roughly 50 miles northwest …

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Illinois Man Sentenced to 70 Years for Murder of Mother of His Children Despite Restraining Order

VILLA PARK, Ill. — An Illinois man has been handed a 70-year prison term for the fatal stabbing of his children’s mother, illustrating a tragic escalation despite legal efforts she made to protect herself. Marco-Antonio Rubio, 29, of Villa Park, was convicted of murdering 24-year-old Esmeralda DeLuna in her own home, even after a protective order was issued against him. On the evening of May 21, 2021, Rubio violated the protective order by entering DeLuna’s …

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Georgia Father Sentenced to 8 Years for Neglecting to Prevent Abuse That Led to Daughter’s Death

Dacula, GA – In a tragic case of child abuse and negligence, a Georgia man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars after failing to prevent the abuse and murder of his eight-year-old daughter by his wife. The case, which saw Cledir Barros, 38, convicted of second-degree cruelty to children, highlighted a severe lapse in parental responsibility and care. The conviction followed three trials, the first two of which ended in mistrials due to …

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Florida Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Murder Amid Divorce Battle; Victim’s Family Labels Him a ‘Monster’

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A Florida man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of his estranged wife during a period marked by divorce proceedings. Jose Luis Pacheco, aged 38, received the sentence following his admission to a second-degree murder charge of 39-year-old Mimose Dulcio. On Thursday, Broward County Circuit Judge Frank Ledee pronounced the sentence after dismissing Pacheco’s plea of no contest, a decision influenced by powerful testimonials from the …

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Minnesota Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Murder of Wife During Bible Study

ST. PAUL, MN — A Minnesota man was sentenced to 33 years in prison for murdering his wife during a Bible study session held at his sister’s home. The tragic incident, which unfolded in front of family members, has sent ripples through their community. Robert Castillo, 40, admitted to the stabbing death of Corrina Woodhull, 41, using a hunting knife. The attack occurred on March 21 while the group participated in their routine Tuesday evening …

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Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Son’s Neglect and Death in a Shocking Case of Abuse

Milwaukee, WI – A Milwaukee man was sentenced to 47 and a half years in prison after his 12-year-old son was found deceased and severely malnourished in what a veteran judge called the most harrowing case of her career. Romuan J. Moye, 45, faced charges of first-degree reckless homicide, chronic neglect of a child, and failing to report a child’s death, to which he pleaded guilty. The distressing case came to light when Moye’s older …

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Oregon Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Abuse and Torture of Young Girl, Co-defendant Serves 15 Years

Portland, Oregon — A local woman was sentenced to a decade behind bars for the severe maltreatment and torture of a five-year-old girl in her charge, authorities reported this week. The case, which surfaced in 2021 when the child was hospitalized due to her dire condition, brings to light severe human rights abuses under the guise of guardianship. Larissa Danielle Ducan, 47, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal mistreatment and one count of third-degree …

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Texas Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Linked to Multiple Fatal Overdoses

FORT WORTH, Texas — A 23-year-old Alvord resident was handed a nearly 23-year federal prison sentence last week for his involvement in a series of drug-related incidents, including multiple overdose deaths. Rhett Barclay pleaded guilty in February to charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver fentanyl, culminating in his sentencing by U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth to 275 months behind bars. The legal actions stem from a tragic January 2022 …

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