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Alabaman Man and Brother Sentenced to Life in Murder-for-Hire Case, Family Expresses Fury

ENTERPRISE, Ala. – An Alabama man has been sentenced for his role in the murder of his ex-wife, sparking emotional reactions from his family members during the sentencing. Jason Starr, 50, and his brother Darrin Starr were convicted of the 2017 murder of Sara Starr and were sentenced to life in prison by a federal judge. According to local news reports, the judge also ordered Jason to pay a fine of $25,000. The brothers were …

Family of Slain Austin Woman Demands Justice for Young Victim and Closure

AUSTIN, Texas — The discovery of Nicole Coleman’s body in a patch of woods in East Austin five years ago left her family and community devastated. Described as a bright 4.0 college student with a tender-hearted spirit, Nicole’s struggle with mental health took a toll on her well-being. Her family vividly remembers the episodes of paranoia and fear that she experienced, living in her own reality. In November 2018, Nicole moved from Houston to Austin …

Family of Murdered Pregnant Teen Speak Out After Arrests Made in Texas Case

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The families of Savanah Nicole Soto, a pregnant teenager, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, who were found murdered in December, have spoken out after two arrests were made in the case. Soto, 18, was nine months pregnant and a week past her due date when she and Guerra, 21, were reported missing. Their bodies were found in Guerra’s vehicle on December 26, both with gunshot wounds. Christopher Preciado, 19, is facing …

Family Tragedy: American Man and Daughters Killed in Caribbean Plane Crash

BEQUIA, St. Vincent – A tragic incident unfolded off the coast of Bequia, a small Caribbean island, as a small aircraft crashed into the sea, claiming the lives of an American man, his two pre-teen daughters, and the pilot. The event was witnessed by local fishermen and recreational divers who were in the vicinity at the time of the crash. The victims were identified as Christian Klepser, 51, and his daughters, Madita, 10, and Annik, …

Community Unites in Remembrance of Haight Family One Year After Tragic Deaths

ENOCH, Utah— Dozens of community members gathered at Enoch Elementary School to honor the Haight family one year after the tragic events that claimed their lives. The “Celebration of Life, Memorial Event” was organized in just three days by friends and neighbors of Tausha Haight, in remembrance of Tausha, her mother, Gail Earl, and her five children: Macie, Briley, Ammon, Sienna, and Gavin, who were all victims of a domestic shooting carried out by Tausha’s …

Grieving Family Holds Vigil After Loved One’s Tragic Demise in Failed Robbery

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Family and friends in South Bend, Indiana, are still coming to terms with the sudden loss of Glen Brooks, who died during a botched robbery attempt at a gas station. A prayer vigil was held for Brooks on Thursday as loved ones remembered him as a good person who made a bad choice. Brooks, just 24 years old, attempted to rob the Phillips 66 gas station with a handgun in the …

Brutal Stabbings Family Massacre Shocks Far Rockaway, NYPD Officers Injured

NEW YORK (AP) — A violent rampage shook the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens early Sunday morning. Police reported that a man stabbed his family to death, killing four people, including two children, before attacking two responding officers. The violent and tragic chain of events left behind a disturbing scene on Beach 22nd Street. The neighbors awoke to the sound of gunshots and were shocked to see the aftermath of the crime. The suspect, identified …

Family Members of Muslim Family Murdered by Nathaniel Veltman Share Heartbreak and Resilience at Sentencing Hearing in Ontario

LONDON, Ontario – Family members of the Afzaals, a Muslim family tragically murdered in a vehicle attack by Nathaniel Veltman, are sharing their stories of loss, grief, pain, and resilience at a sentencing hearing in London, Ont. Two days have been set aside for victim impact statements due to the large number of family members and friends willing to share how the events of June 6, 2021 have impacted their lives. Veltman drove his truck …

Hairstylist Miah Banks Killed in Downtown LA New Year’s Eve Party Shooting: Family Speaks Out

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A tragic shooting occurred at a New Year’s Eve party in downtown Los Angeles, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to eight others. The event took place at a warehouse known for hosting “underground” parties, with the shooting erupting around 1 a.m. on Monday. One of the victims was identified as 26-year-old Miah Banks, a hairstylist from Azusa, who attended the party with her cousin and best friend, …

Deceased INLA Member’s Family Seeks Payments for Relatives of Troubles Victims

BELFAST, Northern Ireland – The family of a man murdered in 1996 by paramilitaries is speaking out against being excluded from payments for relatives of those killed during the Troubles. Deirdre Owens, aged 54, was left to care for her 11-month-old twin boys after her fiancé, John Fennell, was beaten to death in a feud between rival factions of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) in Bundoran, Co Donegal. At 40 years old, Fennell, a …