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Former Philadelphia Police Officer Receives 8-20 Year Sentence for Fatal Shooting of Unarmed 12-Year-Old

Philadelphia, PA — A former Philadelphia police officer received an 8 to 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of an unarmed 12-year-old boy, marking a tragic chapter that highlights ongoing concerns about police conduct. Edsaul Mendoza, 28, entered a guilty plea to third-degree murder and possessing an instrument of a crime under a plea agreement with the local prosecutor’s office. The incident, which occurred on March 1, 2022, involved young Thomas “T.J.” Siderio, who …

Baltimore Man Arrested for Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl in Tragic Home Shooting

BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore community is reeling after a 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl. The suspect, Omar Passmore, was taken into custody on Sunday morning in Baltimore County, facing charges of first-degree murder. The incident, which claimed the life of Breaunna Cormley, occurred around 8 p.m. Friday at a residence in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue. The young victim was pronounced dead at …

Tragic End Under Houston Bridge: 12-Year-Old Girl Murdered Following Abduction and Assault, Two Charged

HOUSTON, Texas — Two Venezuelan migrants are facing serious allegations in the brutal murder of a 12-year-old girl, Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was discovered last month strangled and abandoned in a bayou. Authorities have confirmed that prior to her death, she also suffered sexual assault, a factor that is pivotal in determining whether the suspects will face the death penalty. Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Pena, 26, were last seen with Nungaray under …

Texas Officials Push for Tougher Capital Murder Laws in Wake of Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray

HOUSTON — In the wake of the tragic murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, two men have been arrested and charged with capital murder, prompting a heated debate over Texas’s death penalty laws. Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, both Venezuelan nationals, have been accused of the brutal crime which occurred shortly after their illegal entry into the United States via El Paso. The community is reeling from the shock following the …

$10 Million Bond Set for Second Suspect in Tragic Killing of 12-Year-Old Houston Girl

Houston, Texas — In a significant court decision, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, a 22-year-old Venezuelan national, was ordered on Tuesday to be held on a $10 million bond in connection to the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. Martinez-Rangel and co-defendant Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, face charges of capital murder following the tragic death of Nungaray, whose body was found in a shallow creek on June 17. State District Judge Josh Hill presided over …

Arrests Made in Tragic Strangulation of 12-Year-Old Houston Girl Found in Creek

Houston, Texas — Two men have been detained by police in Houston in the troubling case of a 12-year-old girl found strangled earlier this week in a local creek, authorities said Thursday. The victim, identified as Jocelyn Nungaray, had apparently left her home late Sunday night without her family’s knowledge. The arrests of Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, followed the discovery of surveillance footage showing them with Jocelyn on …

12-Year-Old Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Teen Cousin – Brooklyn Tragedy Unfolds

Brooklyn, New York – A 12-year-old boy is facing charges of manslaughter and homicide after the fatal shooting of his teenage cousin in Brooklyn. The tragic incident, which took place on Sunday, prompted a swift response from the New York Police Department. According to reports, the shooting occurred around 10:24 a.m. when authorities received a call about a person who had been shot. While police have not officially confirmed the relationship between the victim and …

Shocking Video Prompts Hate Crime Charges for 12-Year-Old in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York – A disturbing video circulating on social media has resulted in hate crime charges being brought against a 12-year-old boy in Brooklyn, New York. The video shows the young boy attacking and racially harassing a black man in what authorities are calling a racially motivated incident. The incident has sparked outrage within the community, with many condemning the boy’s actions and calling for justice to be served. The video has been widely …

$10,000 Reward Still Available in Unsolved Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl三On Third Anniversary

Bakersfield, California – As the third anniversary of the tragic death of 12-year-old Ahmaya Alexander passes, a $10,000 reward remains in place for information crucial to making an arrest in the case. Kern Secret Witness is offering up to $5,000 for any leads that could help solve the murder investigation. On May 21, 2024, Bakersfield police remembered the young girl who lost her life on the same day three years prior. Ahmaya was fatally shot …

12-Year-Old Iowa Boy Fatally Shoots 13-Year-Old Friend in Tragic Gun Play Incident, Authorities Say

DES MOINES, Iowa – Tragedy struck when a 13-year-old girl in Eldora lost her life due to an incident of “gun play,” as confirmed by the Hardin County Attorney’s Office. The victim, identified as Keeley Baer, was fatally shot by a 12-year-old boy on April 14. The shooting, deemed unintentional, has left the community reeling from the devastating loss. According to Hardin County Attorney Darrell Meyer, the juvenile believed to be responsible for the shooting …