SecondDegree

Oxnard Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in DUI Incident Involving Good Samaritan

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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — A jury has found an Oxnard man guilty of second-degree murder for a deadly DUI crash in 2018 that claimed the life of a good Samaritan and left another individual seriously injured. Francisco Garcia, 36, was convicted on July 9 after a trial that revealed the harrowing details of the crash. … Read more

New Orleans Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Allegedly Shooting Girlfriend and Hiding Body in Backyard

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NEW ORLEANS — A 24-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after confessing to the fatal shooting of his girlfriend and subsequently burying her remains in the backyard of their home. Authorities identified the victim as Essence Peters, also 24 years old. The incident unfolded Saturday evening in the 2000 block of Marigny Street, … Read more

Collision: Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Crash Claims Life of Former Fire Chief

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Bladen County, N.C. — A 29-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a tragic collision that claimed the life of a former fire chief in Dublin. Kirkland McCary Pusey Smith, of Bladenboro, has also been charged with driving while impaired, according to court documents. The charges were filed on Friday, and Smith was … Read more

Collision in Warren: Detroit Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Deadly Police Pursuit

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WARREN, Mich. — A 33-year-old Detroit man faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, following a fatal car crash linked to a high-speed police chase. The incident, which resulted in the death of 71-year-old Wendy Drew, is raising significant concerns about public safety and the risks associated with vehicle pursuits. Authorities report that Anthony Eugene-Douglas Grier, … Read more

Long Beach Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in 2020 Drug-Involved Crash That Claimed Young Cyclist’s Life

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Long Beach, California—A local man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with a tragic collision that resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy. Richard David Lavalle, 35, was convicted for his role in a 2020 incident that claimed the life of Noel Bascon as he was biking across a street in … Read more

Teenager Admits Guilt in Two Separate Second-Degree Murder Cases

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Denver, CO – A teenager in Denver has entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder charges in connection to two separate cases, according to court documents released this week. The teen, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his minor status, was involved in incidents that shook the local community and prompted calls for … Read more

Misfire: Elderly Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Hunting Incident in Sutter County

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KNIGHTS LANDING, Calif. — A tragic incident unfolded in Sutter County on Sunday morning when a 65-year-old man was fatally shot during a turkey hunting expedition. Authorities were called to the scene at the Fremont Weir Wildlife Area around 9 a.m., where they discovered the victim with a fatal gunshot wound. The Sutter County Sheriff’s … Read more

Virginia Woman Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Caregiver Confession as Elderly Man’s Body Found Days Later

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DANVILLE, VA — Officials in Danville, Virginia are investigating a grim discovery within a local residence, where the body of a 78-year-old man, identified as Arvel Shrewsbury, was uncovered last week after suspicions arose over his prolonged absence. The scene was unsettling: Shrewsbury, reportedly unattended for over a week, was found deceased in his Pineview … Read more

Portland Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in RV Shooting Claims Bizarre Brain-Planting Conspiracy

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PORTLAND, OR — In a recent chilling incident, Aaron Rene Garza was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Shaude Hutchison, following a deadly shooting inside a recreational vehicle in the northeastern region of the city. The tragic event unfolded at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Gertz Road, where the couple … Read more

Florida Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s 2022 Stabbing Death

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GADSDEN COUNTY, FL — A Florida man was convicted this week of the 2022 stabbing death of his wife following an intense three-day trial, authorities said. Juan Najera-Santana faced charges of second-degree murder with a weapon for the incident that occurred in their home in Gadsden County. During the trial, the state presented compelling evidence … Read more