Mother and Five Men Indicted in 2023 Sweetwater Shooting That Killed Toddler

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In a tragic development stemming from a 2023 shooting that claimed the lives of a toddler and another individual, the young girl’s mother has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child neglect. A Monroe County grand jury delivered the charges, implicating Sophia Sloan, 26, and a group of five men in the grievous incident that unfolded in Sweetwater. The five men—Nathaniel Kain McEwan, Francisco Lagunas Jr., Liu Huerta, Itzhui …

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Mesa Teen Indicted on Multiple Charges Including First-Degree Murder in December Trailer Park Homicide

Mesa, AZ – A 16-year-old has been formally charged as an adult with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a man in a Mesa trailer park last December. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office reported the indictment of Edgar Cano Quintero, who faces multiple felony charges connected to the incident near McKellips Road and the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway on December 18, 2024. The catastrophic event unfolded when Quintero allegedly shot the victim while …

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Officer Indicted After Shooting Incident; Explosion Rocks Belle Fourche Community

Belle Fourche, SD — In a troubling sequence of events, a police officer in Belle Fourche has been indicted following an incident involving the discharge of his weapon, which led to a fatality. This news has rippled through the community, raising significant questions about law enforcement practices and accountability. The officer, who has not been named pending further proceedings, is faced with charges after a thorough investigation conducted by state authorities. The shooting, which occurred …

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Teen Indicted for Assault After Fuel Drum Explosion Injures 11 at Kodiak Beach Party

Kodiak, AK — A 16-year-old has been indicted on charges of first- and third-degree assault following a severe incident at a teen party on a Kodiak beach that resulted in an explosion injuring 11 other adolescents. The incident, which occurred during a gathering at White Sands Beach on Nov. 10, involved the teen reportedly throwing a 50-gallon fuel drum into a bonfire, causing the explosion, according to Alaska State Troopers. The repercussions of the blast …

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Dayton Man Pleads Not Guilty After Being Indicted for Murder and Assault in Couple’s Death

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man, Cortney Lowe, 33, entered a plea of not guilty in court Thursday to multiple charges including six counts of murder arising from the deaths of a local couple. The arraignment followed his recent indictment after two individuals were tragically found deceased in their home on Holly Avenue. Lowe, who was arrested under dramatic circumstances, faces serious allegations outlined by Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. According to police …

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Dayton Man Indicted in Tragic Beating Deaths of Local Couple; Held on $1 Million Bond

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man has been formally charged in connection with the traumatic deaths of a local couple earlier this month, authorities announced. On Tuesday, 33-year-old Cortney Lowe was indicted on multiple charges, including six counts of murder, relating to the deaths of Cathy and Danny Bell, who were found deceased in their home on Holly Avenue on December 3. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. detailed the chilling circumstances surrounding the …

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Dayton Man Charged in Grisly Double Homicide, Indicted on Multiple Counts After Bloody Encounter

Dayton, Ohio — A 33-year-old Dayton resident, Cortney Lowe, was officially charged Tuesday with the murders of a couple in their home earlier this month, law enforcement officials announced. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. reported that Lowe faces several counts, including murder and felonious assault, for the deaths of Cathy Bell, 64, and Danny Bell, 67. The couple was found deceased in their Holly Avenue residence on December 3, succumbing to injuries indicative …

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Dayton Man Indicted on Multiple Charges After Couple Found Fatally Beaten in Home

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man was charged with multiple counts of murder after two people were found beaten to death in their home earlier this month, authorities announced Tuesday. Cortney Lowe, 33, faces severe legal repercussions following the discovery of the grisly scene on Holly Avenue, which left a local community in shock. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck Jr. reported that police were initially called to investigate a suspicious person wandering shoeless and …

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Kentucky Sheriff Indicted for Courthouse Killing of Judge Following Heated Argument; Faces Possible Death Penalty

Whitesburg, KY — A shocking case of violence within the justice system has emerged from a small Kentucky town after a grand jury indicted Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines on charges of murder in the death of District Judge Kevin Mullins. The alleged murder, captured on courtroom surveillance, occurred during what seemed to be a tense confrontation between the two men. According to the indictment filed late Thursday, footage reveals a chilling scene where Stines, …

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Worker Indicted After Assuring Resident Moments Before Deadly Home Explosion

Oklahoma City, OK — In a tragic incident that has shaken the local community, a worker has been indicted in connection with a deadly home explosion in Oklahoma City last year. The explosion, which resulted in the death of a homeowner and significant damage to neighboring properties, has raised serious questions about safety protocols and regulations in home utility work. Formerly employed by a gas fitting company that was subcontracted to work on the house’s …

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