Man, 83, charged with murder for killing his wife who was ‘verbally abusing’ him for years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Man, 83, charged with murder for killing his wife who was ‘verbally abusing’ him for years

The Independent  

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‘Convict me’: Heart-wrenching opening in trial of O.C. judge who fatally shot his wife
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Convict me’: Heart-wrenching opening in trial of O.C. judge who fatally shot his wife

LA Times  

Jeffrey Ferguson, a longtime Orange County Superior Court judge, is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his wife in 2023 after an evening of arguing and drinking. “I’m a Superior Court judge.” The exchange, captured on the officer’s body camera, was played for jurors this week in Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, where Ferguson, now 74, …

Husband, 81, shot dead his wife, 80, in their bed after an argument, cops say
2 months, 1 week ago

Husband, 81, shot dead his wife, 80, in their bed after an argument, cops say

The Independent  

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Man who police believe was murdered by his daughter, 12, mourned as ‘beloved father’
3 months ago

Man who police believe was murdered by his daughter, 12, mourned as ‘beloved father’

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Man to appear in court on double murder charge over Christmas Day killings
3 months ago

Man to appear in court on double murder charge over Christmas Day killings

The Independent  

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Boy, 12, arrested after a 32-year-old man is shot dead during an argument
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boy, 12, arrested after a 32-year-old man is shot dead during an argument

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Judge sets trial date for Massachusetts man charged with killing his wife
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge sets trial date for Massachusetts man charged with killing his wife

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He'd been accused of assaulting his girlfriend. Now he's charged with shooting her dead in front of her kids
5 months, 3 weeks ago

He'd been accused of assaulting his girlfriend. Now he's charged with shooting her dead in front of her kids

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Man accused of fatally stabbing his neighbor - then raping the victim’s wife and daughter
6 months, 1 week ago

Man accused of fatally stabbing his neighbor - then raping the victim’s wife and daughter

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Prosecutors decline to charge a man who killed his neighbor during a deadly dispute in Hawaii
6 months, 1 week ago

Prosecutors decline to charge a man who killed his neighbor during a deadly dispute in Hawaii

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Citing self-defense, prosecutors have declined to charge a Hawaii man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting a neighbor who opened fire at a gathering, killing three women. Prosecutors declined the case Wednesday “due to issues related to self-defense and defense of others,” Honolulu police said in a bulletin update. Police responded to a 911 call …

Man accused of shooting 5 on Kentucky interstate vowed to ‘kill a lot of people,’ warrant says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Man accused of shooting 5 on Kentucky interstate vowed to ‘kill a lot of people,’ warrant says

LA Times  

The man suspected of opening fire on Interstate 75 in Kentucky sent a text message vowing to “kill a lot of people” less than 30 minutes before the shooting rampage, according to an arrest warrant. The man suspected of opening fire on a highway in Kentucky sent a text message vowing to “kill a lot of people” less than 30 …

Former DC employee convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Former DC employee convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy

The Independent  

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Man charged with four counts of attempted murder after girl, 9, injured in shooting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Man charged with four counts of attempted murder after girl, 9, injured in shooting

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Man, 80, who murdered wife of 50 years in car fire, given life sentence
1 year, 1 month ago

Man, 80, who murdered wife of 50 years in car fire, given life sentence

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A California man is found guilty of murder for killing a 6-year-old boy in a freeway shooting
1 year, 2 months ago

A California man is found guilty of murder for killing a 6-year-old boy in a freeway shooting

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Man Allegedly Paid 2 Others To Kill 17-Year-Old Who Accused Him Of Sexual Assault
1 year, 4 months ago

Man Allegedly Paid 2 Others To Kill 17-Year-Old Who Accused Him Of Sexual Assault

Huff Post  

A Florida man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl was charged along with two men he hired to kill the teen to prevent her from pursuing a criminal case against him, officials announced on Thursday. On Thursday, federal prosecutors said that Lenard White, 36, had been indicted on multiple charges including murder for hire after he allegedly paid 21-year-old …

A list of mass killings in the United States since January
1 year, 5 months ago

A list of mass killings in the United States since January

Associated Press  

Another mass killing happened in the United States on Tuesday after authorities say one man killed six people and wounded three in a trail of attacks that stretched 80 miles between Austin and the San Antonio area. NEW YORK CITY: Dec. 3 A 38-year-old man used a knife to kill four relatives, including two children, and stab another woman and …

Shooter gets 23 years to life for ambushing New York City police twice in 12 hours, wounding 2
1 year, 5 months ago

Shooter gets 23 years to life for ambushing New York City police twice in 12 hours, wounding 2

The Independent  

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Elderly woman arrested for shooting 80-yr-old husband amid divorce argument
1 year, 6 months ago

Elderly woman arrested for shooting 80-yr-old husband amid divorce argument

Firstpost  

The Prescott Police Department stated in a press release, “When he informed her that he still wanted a divorce and had no intention of changing his mind, she produced a handgun and shot him while he was still in bed A woman in the United States’ Arizona has been arrested for shooting her husband during an argument about ending their …

Man held on suspicion of murder after woman, 65, shot dead
1 year, 6 months ago

Man held on suspicion of murder after woman, 65, shot dead

The Independent  

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Watch as Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner holds a news conference after five died in shooting
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch as Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner holds a news conference after five died in shooting

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Las Vegas man gets nearly 29 years for mass shooting at Minnesota bar that left 1 dead, 14 hurt
1 year, 9 months ago

Las Vegas man gets nearly 29 years for mass shooting at Minnesota bar that left 1 dead, 14 hurt

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Man charged with attempted murder after woman, 71, stabbed and sexually assaulted
1 year, 10 months ago

Man charged with attempted murder after woman, 71, stabbed and sexually assaulted

The Independent  

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Man charged with attempted murder after attack on 71-year-old woman
1 year, 10 months ago

Man charged with attempted murder after attack on 71-year-old woman

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Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London
2 years ago

Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London

The Independent  

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after church drive-by shooting
2 years, 2 months ago

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after church drive-by shooting

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Ex-US marine who shot dead policeman given second life term for prison attack
2 years, 4 months ago

Ex-US marine who shot dead policeman given second life term for prison attack

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Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of woman in west London alleyway
2 years, 10 months ago

Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of woman in west London alleyway

The Independent  

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Ex-cop's murder trial to remain in Fort Worth, judge rules
2 years, 10 months ago

Ex-cop's murder trial to remain in Fort Worth, judge rules

The Independent  

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Teen murder suspect found dead despite 24-hour video surveillance
2 years, 11 months ago

Teen murder suspect found dead despite 24-hour video surveillance

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Suspected serial killer wanted for shooting at least five homeless men in NYC and DC is arrested
3 years ago

Suspected serial killer wanted for shooting at least five homeless men in NYC and DC is arrested

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Man charged with murder after woman, 68, dies from neck injuries
3 years ago

Man charged with murder after woman, 68, dies from neck injuries

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Police launch murder investigation following death of man after assault
3 years, 1 month ago

Police launch murder investigation following death of man after assault

The Independent  

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Murder suspect caused deaths of mother and three children, court told
3 years, 2 months ago

Murder suspect caused deaths of mother and three children, court told

The Independent  

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Ex-boyfriend arrested in death of Houston teen shot 22 times
3 years, 2 months ago

Ex-boyfriend arrested in death of Houston teen shot 22 times

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Mum and partner responsible for tragic toddler’s injuries, murder trial told
3 years, 2 months ago

Mum and partner responsible for tragic toddler’s injuries, murder trial told

The Independent  

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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 89-year-old woman in London home
3 years, 9 months ago

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 89-year-old woman in London home

The Independent  

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Police release mugshot of alleged stalker covered in blood who tried to kidnap woman
3 years, 11 months ago

Police release mugshot of alleged stalker covered in blood who tried to kidnap woman

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Shooting victim’s husband says police detained him for hours
4 years ago

Shooting victim’s husband says police detained him for hours

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A man who survived the shooting that killed his wife at an Atlanta-area massage business last week said police detained him in handcuffs for four hours after the attack. Gonzalez’s accusation would also mean that he remained detained after police released security video images of the suspected gunman and after authorities captured that suspect about 150 miles south …

Elderly woman killed, 5 others hurt in Portland car rampage
4 years, 2 months ago

Elderly woman killed, 5 others hurt in Portland car rampage

The Independent  

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Kansas Officer Kills Man Who Allegedly Killed Mother-in-law
4 years, 3 months ago

Kansas Officer Kills Man Who Allegedly Killed Mother-in-law

News 18  

A Kansas man shot his estranged wife and killed his mother-in-law before he was fatally shot by a police officer during a confrontation Wednesday at a Wichita home, authorities said. Jason Williams, 37, of Wichita, died in the confrontation at his mother-in-law’s house, police spokesman Charley Davidson said in a news release. Officers were told Williams’ 30-year-old wife, 52-year-old mother-in-law …

Suspect in Louisville police shooting charged with assault and wanton endangerment
4 years, 6 months ago

Suspect in Louisville police shooting charged with assault and wanton endangerment

The Independent  

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A timeline of events related to the death of Breonna Taylor
4 years, 6 months ago

A timeline of events related to the death of Breonna Taylor

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Here is a timeline of events that began with the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman whose killing by police in her home in Kentucky has encouraged a national reckoning on race: — March 13: Officers serving a narcotics warrant fatally shoot Taylor in her home in Louisville, Kentucky. — March 13, hours later: Police announce …

Three major decisions are upcoming in police violence in Louisville, Kenosha and Rochester
4 years, 6 months ago

Three major decisions are upcoming in police violence in Louisville, Kenosha and Rochester

CNN  

CNN — In Kentucky, Wisconsin and New York, investigators are expected to soon make decisions on whether to bring charges in three separate incidents of police violence. The fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, the suffocation death of Daniel Prude in police custody, and the non-fatal police shooting of Jacob Blake are all under investigation by state attorneys general. various …

Biden says police officers who shot Jacob Blake and killed Breonna Taylor should be charged: 'Let's make sure justice is done'
4 years, 6 months ago

Biden says police officers who shot Jacob Blake and killed Breonna Taylor should be charged: 'Let's make sure justice is done'

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Family questions fatal shooting of Lancaster man by sheriff’s deputy
4 years, 9 months ago

Family questions fatal shooting of Lancaster man by sheriff’s deputy

LA Times  

A man was fatally shot by a deputy who arrived at his home in Lancaster early Thursday in response to a report of domestic violence, and his family is questioning whether the killing was justified. Bradley Gage, an attorney for one of Thomas’ family members, said he has “good evidence that the claim that Mr. Thomas was going for a …

Man charged with making death threats to Nancy Pelosi in coronavirus response rant
5 years ago

Man charged with making death threats to Nancy Pelosi in coronavirus response rant

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Man shoots wife dead outside court in Irbil after divorce hearing
5 years, 6 months ago

Man shoots wife dead outside court in Irbil after divorce hearing

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There’s a terrifying link between mass murder and domestic violence that nobody is talking about
7 years, 5 months ago

There’s a terrifying link between mass murder and domestic violence that nobody is talking about

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85-year-old man brutally beaten in downtown attack dies
8 years, 11 months ago

85-year-old man brutally beaten in downtown attack dies

LA Times  

A 46-year-old homeless man will face a murder charge after an elderly man he allegedly beat died on Monday, police said. The suspect, LaFawn Parker, approached the older man, Dong Lee on a sidewalk and punched him several times, Los Angeles police Officer Liliana Preciado said. ------------ For the record 5:44 p.m: A previous version of this article said the …

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