Moscow, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger has formally admitted to the murders of four University of Idaho students, marking a significant development in a case that has captivated national attention since the tragic events of November 2022. Kohberger, 30, entered guilty pleas for four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary during a … Read more
ZAMA, Japan — Japan executed a man convicted of murdering nine people in a series of gruesome killings in 2017, marking the nation’s first capital punishment since 2022. The case, involving Takahiro Shiraishi, who became infamously known as the “Twitter killer,” shocked the nation and ignited discussions around the online discourse related to suicide. Shiraishi, … Read more
State Moves to Pursue Death Penalty for Suspected Florida State University Shooter Amid Unusual Legal Plea
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State prosecutors have announced their intention to pursue the death penalty for Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old accused of a mass shooting on the Florida State University campus. The decision was revealed in court documents obtained recently. On the same day as the announcement, Ikner submitted a nontraditional plea, opting to stand mute … Read more
Death Penalty Sought for Half Moon Bay Shooting Suspect as Community Demands Justice
Half Moon Bay, California — The district attorney in San Mateo County is pursuing the death penalty for a man charged with killing seven farmworkers in a shooting incident that shook the community earlier this year. Chunli Zhao, 68, faces seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder stemming from the tragic events … Read more
Indiana Executes Man for 2000 Police Officer Murder, Resuming Death Penalty After 15-Year Hiatus
Michigan City, Indiana — A 45-year-old man convicted in the fatal shooting of a police officer was executed by lethal injection early Tuesday morning, marking the state’s second execution since it resumed the practice in 2022 after a 15-year pause. Benjamin Ritchie had spent more than two decades on death row for the 2000 murder … Read more
Florida State University Shooter Facing Death Penalty as Charges Pile Up
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state’s decision to pursue the death penalty against the suspected shooter in the Florida State University campus incident marks a pivotal moment in a challenging case. State Attorney Jack Campbell announced plans to file the necessary legal documents against 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, who faces serious charges following a recent grand jury … Read more
Cincinnati Trial Kicks Off: Rodney Hinton Jr. Faces Death Penalty for Allegedly Killing Deputy in Retaliation
CINCINNATI — The trial of Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, commenced recently with significant implications, as it will be prosecuted as a death penalty case. Hinton is accused of intentionally striking and killing Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson with his vehicle on May 2, a violent act prosecutors describe as retaliation for the police-involved shooting … Read more
U.S. Government Moves to Pursue Death Penalty for Oklahoma Inmate Charged with Cellmate Murder
Oklahoma City, Okla. — The U.S. government has announced plans to pursue the death penalty against an inmate at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma, who faces charges of murdering one cellmate and attempting to kill another. This significant legal move marks a continuation of heightened federal execution efforts since last year. Jasper Reed, 27, … Read more
Minneapolis, MN — In a critical update to a high-profile crime case, federal prosecutors have announced plans to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of brutally murdering Timothy Reynolds, a senior executive at UnitedHealth Group. This decision intensifies the legal proceedings surrounding the July incident, which took place in a busy … Read more
El Paso, TX – In a somber twist to one of the most brutal mass shootings in recent U.S. history, Patrick Crusius, the gunman who killed 23 people at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, has avoided the death penalty. In a state court proceeding, Crusius received 23 consecutive life sentences after entering a guilty … Read more