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Alleged Murderer of Mosque Victim Extradited Back to France from Italy

Grenoble, France — A man suspected of murdering an individual at a mosque in France has been repatriated from Italy, sparking renewed discussions on security and radicalization in the region. The suspect was apprehended by authorities in Italy before being extradited back to France, where he is expected to face serious charges. The incident that has led to these developments occurred earlier this month when a man was fatally shot inside a mosque located in …

After 33 Years, Suspect in 1991 California Cold Case Killing Extradited and Arraigned

San Diego, CA — More than 30 years after the murder of 39-year-old Terri Bistodeau in San Diego, the man accused of her killing has been brought before a court to face charges. Alfredo Hernandez, 66, was arraigned on murder charges, entering a plea of not guilty. Bistodeau was found deceased in her bedroom in the Emerald Hills neighborhood of San Diego on August 4, 1991. The initial investigation into her death, which was ruled …

Louisiana man extradited to Connecticut, facing charges in violent machete attack at Bridgeport high school campus

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – A man extradited from Louisiana now faces charges in connection with a violent machete attack at a Bridgeport high school last summer. Gerald W. Valle, 22, was arrested in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, and flown back to Connecticut to confront the allegations surrounding the incident at Central High School in June 2023. Police were alerted to the assault at around 8:15 p.m. on June 18, 2023, at the high school. Upon arrival, they …