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West Chester Man Accused of Family Murder Gives Lengthy Police Interview During Retrial

HAMILTON, Ohio- A West Chester man is facing a retrial for the alleged murder of four members of his family, with shocking details emerging from his initial interviews with police just hours after the tragic incident. Gurpreet Singh was brought in for questioning less than two hours after he called 911 to report finding his family members dead at home. According to Detective Randy Farris, who testified during the trial, Singh appeared in blood-soaked clothes, …

Former Portsmouth Police Sergeant Accused of Violent Assault and Racist Remarks in Incident with Bank Executive

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Former Portsmouth police sergeant Aaron Goodwin is facing allegations of a violent assault on Mamadou Dembele, a local bank executive, according to court documents filed by Assistant Strafford County Attorney Joachim Barth. The incident, which occurred in November outside Gilley’s Diner, involved Goodwin reportedly slamming Dembele to the ground and causing him to suffer a concussion. Goodwin’s sister-in-law, Shannon Goodwin, also allegedly hurled racial slurs at Dembele and other bystanders. The …

Florida Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend’s Daughter Faces Court Hearing

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Stephan Sterns, the Florida man facing accusations of murdering his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter, Madeline Soto, is set to attend a court hearing on Monday afternoon. The arraignment will occur before an Osceola County judge, where Sterns will receive formal notice of the criminal charges against him and have the opportunity to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Last week, Sterns was indicted by a grand jury on a …

Capital murder trial begins for man accused of killing four relatives in West Chester

HAMILTON, Ohio – A man accused of the capital murder of four relatives at their West Chester apartment is facing his second trial starting Monday. Gurpreet Singh, aged 41, faced a hung jury and mistrial in October 2022 for the alleged killings that took place just over five years ago. Singh is accused of gunning down his wife, her parents, and her aunt in the evening of April 28, 2019, at the Lakefront at West …

Court proceedings underway for men accused of setting man on fire in York

Manchester, England – Two men appeared in court on Wednesday accused of “setting a man on fire” in a violent attack in York, England. The victim, who remains unidentified, was allegedly targeted by the suspects who are facing charges related to the horrific incident. The accused individuals, whose names have not been disclosed, were brought before a judge to face the allegations against them. The courtroom scene was tense as prosecutors detailed the events that …

Trial Delayed for Two Men Accused of Kidnapping and Murdering Marion Woman

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Two men involved in the tragic death of Marion woman Melody Hoffman have had their trial dates postponed recently. Dakota Van Patten, 18, and McKinley Louisma, 23, are facing serious charges of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony for their alleged roles in Hoffman’s abduction and killing back in February. Investigators claim that Louisma had a previous relationship with Hoffman, adding a troubling layer to the …

Key Accused in Violent Attack on Indian High Commission in London Arrested by National Investigation Agency

New Delhi, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant arrest in connection to the violent attack on the Indian high commission in London last year. The arrested individual, identified as Inderpal Singh Gaba, hails from Hounslow in the United Kingdom. Authorities took Gaba into custody upon his arrival in Delhi, acting on a look-out circular that had been issued against him earlier. Gaba’s arrest marks a major development in the investigation …

Key Accused in London High Commission Attack Arrested by NIA in Delhi

New Delhi, India – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough by arresting a key suspect linked to the violent attacks on the Indian high commission in London last year. The agency revealed that Inderpal Singh Gaba, a UK resident, was taken into custody in Delhi for his alleged involvement in the attacks that occurred on March 19 and 22, 2023. This marks the first arrest in the case, shedding light on …

Former ‘Home and Away’ Star Orpheus Pledger Accused of Violently Assaulting Woman in Melbourne: CCTV Footage Released

Melbourne, Australia – Former television star Orpheus Pledger faces serious accusations of violent assault against a woman, with newly revealed CCTV footage purportedly capturing the disturbing incident. The actor failed to appear at a recent bail hearing after departing the hospital where he was undergoing court-ordered medical evaluations. Pledger was expected to virtually participate in a bail application at the Melbourne Magistrates Court but has been in custody since bail was denied on March 27. …

Man Accused of Killing Tina Fontaine Dies, Leaving Questions Unanswered

Winnipeg, Manitoba – Raymond Cormier, the man suspected of killing Tina Fontaine, has passed away, leaving many unanswered questions according to Fontaine’s aunt, Thelma Favel. Fontaine, a 15-year-old girl whose body was found wrapped in a duvet in Winnipeg’s Red River in August 2014, was a symbol of Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls crisis. Fontaine’s death sparked outrage and led to a public outcry for justice. Despite Cormier being acquitted of the …