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El Paso Walmart Shooter to Plead Guilty, Accepts Life Sentence in Deal that Spares Death Penalty

EL PASO, Texas — A North Texas man responsible for the deaths of 23 individuals in a racially motivated shooting at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 is set to enter a guilty plea on Monday. The assailant, Patrick Crusius, had earlier struck a plea agreement facilitated by the El Paso District Attorney’s office that will eliminate the death penalty in favor of a life sentence without the possibility of parole. At age 26, Crusius …

Texas Man Accepts Plea Deal in Tragic Mass Shooting Case That Shook San Jacinto County

Cleveland, Texas — Francisco Oropeza, the man accused of a horrific shooting spree that left five dead, including an 8-year-old child, in San Jacinto County earlier this year, has entered a guilty plea to charges of capital murder. The plea was part of an agreement with prosecutors, though the specific terms have not been disclosed. The tragic event unfolded late at night on April 28, when authorities allege Oropeza opened fire with an AR-15 rifle …

Illinois Man Accepts Plea Deal in Second-Degree Murder Case, Faces 15-Year Sentence Cap

Clayton, Ill. – A 19-year-old man from Clayton, Illinois, has admitted guilt in a plea deal related to the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old, officials confirmed. Under the agreement, Wyond Bynum Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while three counts of first-degree murder were dropped. The terms of the plea include a maximum sentence of 15 years. The incident, which resulted in the death of Jaycob Rowland, reportedly occurred during a drug transaction that turned …

New Hampshire Woman Pamela Smart Accepts Responsibility After 30 Years

Lewiston, Maine – After more than 30 years since having her teenage lover murder her husband, Pamela Smart is finally taking full responsibility for her actions. In a recent video statement released from Bedford Hills Correctional, Smart acknowledged her role in the crime that shocked the nation. In 1990, Smart, then a 22-year-old high school media coordinator, engaged in an affair with a 15-year-old boy which ultimately led to the murder of her husband, Gregory …

Teen Pleads Guilty to Role in Violent Assault of Youth in Leduc- Court Accepts Apology and Sentences for Community Service

A teen involved in a violent assault in Leduc, Alberta, Canada, last fall has pleaded guilty to his role in the incident. The assault took place in a Circle K parking lot, where a group attacked another youth, as captured in a video posted on social media. The victim, who has an intellectual delay and Tourette’s syndrome, was swarmed and attacked after using a derogatory term, leading to a concussion and hospitalization for treatment. The …

Japanese Man Sentenced to Death for Deadly Anime Studio Arson Accepts Verdict and Appeals Conviction

TOKYO, Japan – The Japanese man who was convicted of setting fire to an anime studio, resulting in the deaths of 36 people, has accepted the court’s verdict, according to local media. Shinji Aoba, 45, was found guilty for the deadly arson attack on the studios of Kyoto Animation in 2019, the deadliest crime in Japan in decades. Aoba’s defense team had initially entered a plea of not guilty, claiming he suffered from a mental …