#murder-case

#murder-case

Luis Rivera, an MS-13 gang member, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Brooklyn.

Rivera's co-defendant, Josue Leiva, was also sentenced to 35 years in prison for the same crime.

The gang leader, Melvi Amador-Rios, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison plus 38 years for his involvement in the murder and other charges. [ more ]

Two men found guilty for the murder of Jam Master Jay after over 20 years.

Motive for the killing was revenge due to being cut out of a drug deal. [ more ]

The extradition of a criminal involved in a murder case is stuck due to disagreement between Maricopa County and Manhattan prosecutors.

The County Attorney Rachel Mitchell in Arizona refuses to send the criminal back to New York due to distrust in keeping him in custody. [ more ]

The trial for Karen Read's murder case involves witness testimonies from first responders and focuses on the events of Jan. 29, 2022. [ more ]

Canadian police arrested three suspects involved in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sparking diplomatic tension between Canada and India. [ more ]

The charge of a man accused of beating a transgender woman to death near Miami City Ballet was upped to first-degree murder with no bond. [ more ]

The community mourns the death of Pastor A.D. Lenoir, who was killed at the church he led.

Suspect James Dawkins was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a confrontation with Pastor Lenoir. [ more ]

Timothy Stephenson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the 1998 killing of Randall Oliphant.

New DNA evidence collected after Stephenson confessed led to his 2022 arrest for the murder of Oliphant. [ more ]

Joanne Sharkey charged with murder of Baby Callum found in woodland in 1998. [ more ]

Two men found guilty of murdering footballer Cody Fisher in Birmingham nightclub.

Gordon orchestrated revenge for minor incident, leading to Fisher's murder. [ more ]

Christine Rawle, a self-proclaimed horse expert, was found guilty of murdering her husband Ian Rawle in North Devon.

The couple, known for their dysfunctional marriage and likened to characters from Roald Dahl's The Twits, had a history of making each other's lives miserable through practical jokes. [ more ]

A woman has been charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter Shay Kang in Rowley Regis.

The police investigation is ongoing while Shay's family and friends are grieving. [ more ]

The murderer had a history of threats and violence towards the victim

The judge highlighted the sexual and cruel nature of the killings [ more ]

The O.J. Simpson high-speed chase captivated the world in 1994.

People gathered to cheer on Simpson during the slow-speed chase across Southern California. [ more ]

Maleesa Mooney, 31, was found dead in her Los Angeles home in September.

A Minnesota man, Magnus Daniel Humphrey, 41, has been charged with her murder. [ more ]

Murder cold case arrests made

Appeal for information ongoing [ more ]

The case of Sabina Rizvi, who was shot dead 20 years ago, might be reopened if new information emerges.

The convicted murderer, Paul Asbury, had named associates as responsible for the crime, but no charges were brought against them. [ more ]

The home where JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in the 1990s failed to sell after a year on the market, despite price drops.

The property has a haunting past due to the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, keeping buyers away. [ more ]

Prosecutors dropped 2013 murder case due to detective facing perjury charges

Jones serving prison term for other convictions and facing additional felony cases [ more ]

Brittany Ligdis identified as victim of domestic violence in Pinole

Jeffrey Kendall charged with murder related to the case [ more ]

A man found guilty of murdering a woman after nearly 19 years

Packer faced multiple charges involving offenses against women [ more ]

Police in Campbellsville, Ky., are searching for Charles E. Escalera, charged with murdering a Campbellsville University student.

Authorities urge public to report any information regarding Charles E. Escalera's location to 911. [ more ]

The documentary 'Don't F*** with Cats' inspired a woman to commit acts of violence similar to those of a murderer.

Scarlet Blake escalated from animal cruelty to murdering a stranger in a short period of time. [ more ]

The accused allegedly strangled a dog owner to death before stealing his labradoodle.

The victim was preyed upon for his generosity and access to money. [ more ]

Accused poisoned couple with fentanyl

Accused rewrote will after murders [ more ]

Antonio Malik Rodgers-Alcala, accused of killing Damien González, now has a private attorney, Bill Fazio, who previously ran for San Francisco District Attorney.

Fazio took over the case from Rodgers-Alcala's previous attorney and requested more time to review the extensive evidence. [ more ]

Attorneys for accused killer Nima Momeni want his murder case moved from San Francisco, claiming that the city's tech population sees the victim, Bob Lee, as a 'celebrity' and it would be difficult for Momeni to get a fair trial there.

Momeni's attorneys argue that new photos of him in his jail cell, published by the San Francisco Standard, could bias a San Francisco jury against him. They claim the photos were taken without Momeni's consent and suggest there may be civil and criminal liability for their publication.

Judge Loretta Giorgi, who is hearing the case, seems to agree with Momeni's attorneys. [ more ]

Judge announces remedies for Racial Justice Act violations in a murder case linked to the Antioch Police Department texting scandal.

One of the remedies includes striking all special circumstances that could lead to a life sentence without parole. [ more ]

The 21 campaign seeks to remember the 21 teenagers who were murdered in 2023 and change the culture of youth violence.

Leonardo Reid, a 15-year-old boy, was stabbed to death in Islington in 2023.

Abel Chunda and Jason Furtardo have been charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the case. [ more ]

The documentary series on TikTok puts too much emphasis on the platform's role in a murder case, oversimplifying a complex tragedy.

The show is composed of police footage, recreations of interviews, and clips from the TikTok influencer's social media. [ more ]

A TikTok creator and convicted killer, Mahek Bukhari, boasted about her social media fame during a police interview.

The clip will be featured in a three-part documentary, TikTok: Murder Gone Viral, starting on January 30th. [ more ]

YFN Lucci has reached a plea deal and agreed to plead guilty to one count of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.

The murder charge and other counts in the indictment were dismissed with the plea agreement. [ more ]

Brittany Battaglia's boyfriend now faces first-degree murder charges for concealing her body in a duffel bag.

Investigators found the boyfriend's DNA on the duffel bag and accuse him of slitting Battaglia's throat. [ more ]

Victor Lee Turner has been charged with the murder of his 5-year-old son, Justin Lee Turner, in 1989.

Turner and his wife allegedly pretended to find Justin's body in a camper after hiding it and soliciting help to find the missing child. [ more ]

The case of Wang Yam, a former MI6 informant convicted of murder, is being re-examined by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

New developments in forensic DNA analysis have led to the successful appeal of another conviction, which has sparked hope for new DNA evidence in Wang's case. [ more ]