BALTIMORE, MD – The man convicted of killing former Loyola University basketball standout Jamal Barney has been sentenced to life in prison plus three years, closing an emotional chapter for the victim’s family and the Baltimore community. Dayrel McFarland, of Baltimore, received the sentence after being found guilty of first-degree murder and carrying a deadly … Read more
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – A Maryland jury on Wednesday convicted Harold Francis Landon III of first-degree murder in the brutal death and dismemberment of 59-year-old elementary school teacher Mariame Toure Sylla, whose disappearance last summer rattled a close-knit suburban community. Prosecutors said Sylla, originally from the Ivory Coast and a beloved second-grade teacher at Dora … Read more
NORTH EAST, MD – A Maryland mother faces murder charges in the tragic death of her 3-year-old daughter, whom she had initially reported as kidnapped. The case took a grave turn after authorities discovered the child’s remains. Darrian Randle, 31, has been accused of the murder of her daughter, Nola Dinkins, in a case that … Read more
SILVER SPRING, MD – A Maryland man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of his pregnant girlfriend and a convenience store clerk, crimes that occurred just months apart in 2022. Torrey Damien Moore, 34, received a sentence of three life terms plus an additional 80 years in prison on Friday. … Read more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A Maryland man has received three consecutive life sentences following the tragic deaths of his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn child. The case has drawn significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding the crime and the emotional fallout for the victims’ families. Torrey Moore, 33, was convicted on two counts of … Read more
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
Comus, Maryland — A grim discovery on March 22, 1992, marked the beginning of a long-unsolved murder case that haunted a local community. James Essel, the 57-year-old owner of Sugarloaf Mountain Market, was found dead inside his store, the victim of multiple stab wounds. Nearly three decades later, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland — A jury found a Maryland man not guilty of murder in a complex case stemming from a gunfight that tragically resulted in the death of a toddler. The verdict reflects the contentious nature of the incident that occurred nearly two years ago, stirring significant public interest and debate. The incident in question … Read more
SUITLAND, MD – A Maryland man was arrested after his girlfriend was discovered, beaten to death, and concealed in her apartment, generating widespread shock and grief in the local community. Michael McClanahan, 38, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, along with a charge related to the concealment of a corpse. The Prince George’s County … Read more
BALTIMORE, MD – A Maryland man faces a first-degree murder charge after authorities say he fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend over the weekend, just a day after she expressed fears for her safety. Rashard Mack, 23, was arrested Saturday after police responded to a domestic disturbance on Nunley Drive. Officers discovered 22-year-old Taejhiana Walker dead in … Read more