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Villegas Family Finds Closure as Convicted Murderers Receive Life Sentences for Mistaken Identity Shooting

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Villegas family expressed profound relief after two men were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the murder of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas. The tragic incident occurred following an Albuquerque Isotopes game in 2023 and has left an indelible mark on the family and the community. Jose Romero and Nathen Garley … Read more

Florida Sets July Execution Date for Convicted Murderer in Notorious 1993 Double Homicide Case

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Jacksonville, Fla. — Michael Bernard Bell is set to be executed by lethal injection on July 15 at Florida State Prison, following a death warrant issued by Governor Ron DeSantis. This marks the eighth death warrant signed this year, underscoring Florida’s active stance on capital punishment. Bell, 54, was convicted in 1995 for the murders … Read more

30-Year Sentence for Man Convicted of Violent Assault on UW-Madison Student Leaves Community Reeling

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MADISON, Wis. — A man sentenced to three decades in prison will continue to face the consequences of a brutal assault that left a University of Wisconsin-Madison student fighting for her life. Brandon Thompson, 28, from Brooklyn, pleaded guilty last year to multiple serious charges, including first-degree sexual assault and strangulation, stemming from an attack … Read more

Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell Convicted Again: Jury Finds Her Guilty of Conspiracy to Murder Former Niece’s Husband

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Phoenix, Arizona — Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of conspiring to kill her niece’s ex-husband, marking her second conviction for murder conspiracy in a matter of weeks. A jury reached the verdict on Thursday regarding her involvement in a plot against Brandon Boudreaux, who was targeted outside his residence in Gilbert, a suburb … Read more

Verdict: DC Mother Convicted in Murder Case of Her 16-Month-Old Daughter

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Washington, D.C. — A mother has been convicted of murder in connection with the death of her 16-month-old daughter. The jury delivered its verdict after deliberating for several hours, finding the defendant guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated assault. The toddler’s death in February 2020 shocked the local community and sparked ongoing discussions about child … Read more

Justice Served: Man Convicted in Heartbreaking 2017 Shooting That Claimed Life of Toddler

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CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been found guilty in connection with the tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy on Valentine’s Day in 2017. The jury’s decision marks a significant moment in a case that has lingered for nearly eight years, leaving a community grappling with the aftermath of violence. Lavontay … Read more

Newark Man Convicted in Disturbing Domestic Assault Case Involving Pregnant Wife and Teen Witness

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Newark, New Jersey — A jury has found a Newark man guilty of a brutal assault against his pregnant wife, an incident that has highlighted ongoing concerns about domestic violence in the region. Milton Chogllo, 31, was convicted on two counts related to the attack, which occurred in March 2021 while the victim was six … Read more

Fall River Man Convicted for Brutal Attack on Teen, Sentencing Set for September

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FALL RIVER, Mass. — A 19-year-old local man has been convicted of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in connection with a violent incident involving a teenage girl. The conviction comes after Dylan Lenz entered a no-contest plea, acknowledging his involvement in the attack, which occurred in 2022. According to authorities, Lenz stabbed the 17-year-old victim with … Read more

Trenton Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Inmate Death at Bayside State Prison

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BRIDGETON, N.J. — Bruce Duette, 45, of Trenton, was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday for the 2022 fatal assault of fellow inmate Martin Sanchez at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg. The verdict came after a thorough investigation led by the New Jersey Department of Corrections’ Special Investigations Division, alongside county detectives. The incident took … Read more

Maryland Teen Convicted of First-Degree Murder in School Bathroom Shooting: A Case Raises Questions About Gun Violence Among Youth

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JOPPATOWNE, Md. — A 16-year-old boy was found guilty Thursday of murdering his classmate during a confrontation inside a school bathroom. Jaylen Prince was convicted of first-degree murder in the September 6, 2024, shooting death of 15-year-old Warren Grant at Joppatowne High School. The jury deliberated for approximately three hours before reaching its decision. During … Read more