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fromwww.whittierdailynews.com
6 hours ago

California Supreme Court won't hear case of 3 convicted in 13-year-old's murder

About 2 1/2 months ago, a three-justice panel from California's 2nd District Court of Appeal noted that Santos Grimaldi, Melvin Sandoval and Rogelio Contreras raised a plethora of challenges to either their convictions or sentences, but found that their substantive challenges lack merit.
California
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Richard Satchwell appeal: six grounds on which he is challenging his murder conviction

In June, Richard Satchwell was sentenced to life for the murder of his wife, Tina - a conviction that brought relief to a grieving family, and closure to a community that had searched and waited for six long years. But Satchwell says the court and jury got it wrong. Now, from behind the walls of Limerick Prison, he's preparing an appeal on at least six grounds, insisting he never intended to kill Tina.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Fremont murder case centered on shooting over local woman's act of prostitution

A Fremont man, Darreis Buckley, was convicted of second degree murder for fatally shooting Darwin Foster during a dispute involving his girlfriend and unlawful firearm possession.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Sole survivor of mushroom lunch murders tells court he 'feels only half alive'

Erin Patterson was convicted of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, facing life sentences and 25 years.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Richard Satchwell to appeal his conviction for murder of his wife Tina on six grounds

Richard Satchwell (58) will appeal his murder conviction and life sentence on six grounds; hearing not expected before late 2026 or early 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mushroom lunch survivor forgives Erin Patterson, saying she has become the victim of my kindness'

I make an offer of forgiveness to Erin, he told the court. In regards to the murders of Heather and Gail and Don, I am compelled to seek justice. Now I am no longer Erin Patterson's victim, and she has become the victim of my kindness. Wilkinson said he bore Patterson no ill will and his prayer for her was that she would use her time in custody to reform.
Law
#etan-patz
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
US politics

Prosecutors may appeal to US Supreme Court on 1979 missing child Etan Patz case

fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
US politics

Prosecutors may appeal to US Supreme Court on 1979 missing child Etan Patz case

US politics
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Parole recommended for man who killed his roommate

Mark Mepham Hensley, convicted of murdering Kathleen Noble in 1989, was found suitable for parole after more than two decades in prison.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

First degree murder conviction thrown out over deaf interpretation, SJC rules

The Supreme Judicial Court ordered a new trial for Sammy Lozada due to inadequate translation services for a deaf witness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-Marine convicted of killing three people in Spain released to US in prisoner swap deal

A Venezuelan American convicted of a triple homicide in Madrid was released to the US in a prisoner swap.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Former Serra baseball star, first-round pick convicted in Lake Tahoe killings of wife's parents

Dan Serafini was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder for shooting his wife's parents in 2021.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Kristin Smart murder: 4 ways the trial went wrong, according to Paul Flores' appeal

Errors in Paul Flores' trial warrant appeal for reversal or reduction of guilty verdict in Kristin Smart's murder case.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

This Is Samuel Alito's Ugliest Dissent in Some Time

Texas allows death sentences based on involvement in a crime, even without direct evidence of murder or intent.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How the Internet of Things impacts everyone's privacy

The Internet of Things, which includes any object or device that automatically sends and receives data via the internet, reveals intimate details about our lives.
Digital life
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Bishop found murder witness in two days - after officials failed for 18 months

Bishop Grenfell's contact with a key witness raises concerns about the CCRC's effectiveness in addressing potential miscarriages of justice.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A Manson Family member was recommended for parole again. But she's not free just yet

Patricia Krenwinkel has been recommended for parole again, but her release remains uncertain due to potential gubernatorial intervention.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Scott Peterson's hopes for freedom dashed when appeals court denies petition in wife's murder

Scott Peterson's hope for overturning his murder conviction was rejected by the California Court of Appeal, directing his case back to a lower court.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Antioch man convicted of murdering woman, wounding her husband amid love triangle

Brian Yacopetti was convicted of first degree murder for the shooting of Jennifer Dallmann, motivated by a tumultuous breakup.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

California judge, who shot and killed his wife, convicted of murder

Former judge Jeffrey Ferguson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife

A judge was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife during a drunken argument over money.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Escaped inmate convicted in LA County murder and wanted for officer's killing now back in custody

A convicted murderer who escaped custody in California is back in custody after a violent incident in Mexico.
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