Texas Woman Charged with Murder After Allegedly Providing Gun to 12-Year-Old Nephew in Sonic Drive-In Fatal Shooting

KEENE, Texas — A woman implicated in the fatal shooting of a Sonic Drive-In employee now faces a murder charge after initially being charged with manslaughter. The shift in legal designation came after the alleged gunman, her 12-year-old nephew, used a firearm she provided, court documents state. Ashley Marmolejo was arrested following revelations that she handed the gun to her young nephew, who subsequently shot and killed Matthew Davis, a worker at the Sonic in …

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12-Year-Old Girl Charged with Manslaughter in Tragic Death of Beloved 80-Year-Old Grandfather in Leicestershire

Leicestershire, England — In a distressing incident that has shaken the community of Braunstone Town, a 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter after the death of an 80-year-old man. The elderly victim, identified as Bhim Kohli, succumbed to severe injuries sustained while walking his dog in Franklin Park on September 1. He passed away the following day at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Local authorities stated that Kohli was found critically injured in the …

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Houston Prosecutors Demand Death Penalty for Murderers in Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray

HOUSTON — Harris County officials initiated their intent to seek the death penalty against two Venezuelan nationals, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena, accused in the harrowing death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday. The young girl was found deceased this past summer, casting a long shadow over the community. The unsettling event took place under a bridge in Houston’s Greenspoint district, with Jocelyn’s body discovered in shallow water. Court documents …

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Community Mourns Young Life Lost to Gun Violence: Vigil Held for 12-Year-Old Elijah Smith with Lanterns and Blue Balloons

Lemon Grove, Calif. — A heartrending vigil marked the passing of week since the tragic loss of 12-year-old Elijah Smith, who was fatally shot at a party in nearby National City. Loved ones united at a local skate park to release lanterns and blue balloons into the evening sky, a poignant tribute that reflected his favorite color and vibrant spirit. In an emotional gathering across from Lemon Grove Academy Middle, where Elijah attended school, his …

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Family Seeks Justice for 12-Year-Old Boy Killed at Abandoned House Party; Community Urged to Provide Leads

National City, Calif. — A somber plea echoed through the community as the family of a 12-year-old boy, tragically killed in a late-night party shooting, called for help in bringing the perpetrators to justice. The incident, which transpired in an abandoned house in National City, also left four others injured. During a recent press briefing held outside the local police headquarters, the devastated family of Elijah Smith sought to channel their grief into action. His …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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$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 …

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