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Man on Trial for Sebring Bank Shooting Faces Death Sentence in Jury Selection

Sebring, Florida – Jury selection commences today in the penalty phase for Zephen Xaver, who fatally shot five women at a bank in Highlands County in 2019. The deliberations will determine whether Xaver will face a potential death sentence for his actions. The tragic incident took place on January 23, 2019, at the SunTrust Bank in Sebring. Xaver entered the bank and proceeded to shoot four employees and a customer. After forcing the women to …

Grand Jury to Hear Testimony in Murder of Portland Woman Found Dead in Washington Barn

Portland, Oregon – A grand jury is set to hear testimony next week regarding the murder of Joanna Speaks, one of several women who were reported missing and found dead in the Portland area last year. Investigators believe that Speaks, 32, was killed in Portland but her body was discovered in Ridgefield, Washington with injuries to her head and neck. Detectives have not made any arrests in the case, but last summer, law enforcement sources …

Deputy Faces Retrial for Murder Charge in Christian Glass Death After Jury Deadlock

Denver, Colorado – A former Clear Creek County deputy is set to face trial once again for the murder of Christian Glass, as a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a second-degree murder charge last week. The case centers around the shooting and killing of Glass by the deputy, a controversial incident that has sparked discussions around police use of force and accountability. With the jury unable to come to a decision, the …

Jury Deadlocked in Case of Former Deputy Who Shot Christian Glass

In Clear Creek County, Colorado, a jury was deadlocked on a murder charge in an 11-1 decision regarding the case of former deputy Andrew Buen, who shot and killed Christian Glass in June of 2022. Buen was ultimately found guilty of reckless endangerment, sparking discussions about police use of force and accountability within the community. The incident involving the shooting of Christian Glass has raised questions about the actions of law enforcement officers and the …

Jury tasked with determining fate of deputy who shot and killed Christian Glass

GOLDEN, Colorado – A former Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot and killed Christian Glass is now facing a jury trial. The jury will determine whether the deputy is guilty of second-degree murder in the controversial case that has garnered significant attention in the community. The trial comes after months of investigation and legal proceedings following the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Glass. The former deputy’s actions have sparked outrage …

Chicago Jury Deliberates Fate of Woman Accused of Killing and Dismembering Landlord

Chicago, Illinois – A woman in Chicago is currently facing trial for the alleged murder and dismemberment of her landlord, Frances Walker, in October 2022. Sandra Kolalou is charged with first-degree murder and concealing a homicidal death in connection with the incident, which has shocked the community. Prosecutors claim that Kolalou committed the heinous act after receiving an eviction notice from Walker, her landlord. The 36-year-old is accused of not only killing Walker but also …

Suburban Seattle Police Officer Faces Murder Trial for Death Outside Convenience Store in Jury Selection

KENT, Washington – Jury selection kicked off on Monday for the trial of a suburban Seattle police officer facing murder charges related to the death of a 26-year-old man outside a convenience store in 2019. Officer Jeff Nelson from Auburn is accused of fatally shooting Jesse Sarey during an attempted arrest for disorderly conduct, where the encounter lasted only 67 seconds. This incident marked the third person killed by Nelson while on duty. Prosecutors highlighted …

Trial of Former School Safety Officer Ends in Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks on Murder Charge

Long Beach, California – A mistrial was declared by a judge after jurors reached a deadlock in the trial of Eddie Gonzalez, a former Long Beach Unified School District safety officer charged with the murder of an 18-year-old woman in a shooting incident near Millikan High School. The jury was split 7-5, with the majority leaning towards convicting Gonzalez of second-degree murder. The shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez on September 27, 2021, resulted in Gonzalez …

Former School Safety Officer’s Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial Due to Jury Deadlock

Long Beach, California – A mistrial was declared by a judge in the trial of a former Long Beach Unified School District safety officer accused of shooting an 18-year-old woman, as jurors revealed they were deadlocked on the murder charges. Jurors were split 7-5, with the majority leaning towards convicting Eddie Gonzalez of second-degree murder in the shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez near Millikan High School in Long Beach. Despite two days of deliberations, the …

Jury Finds Marcus Chamblin Guilty in Murder Trial After Compelling Closing Arguments and Ghostly Evidence Presentation

Palm Coast, Florida – After a four-day trial last week, Marcus Avery Chamblin was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Deon O’Neal Jenkins. The jury deliberated for only 48 minutes before reaching a verdict. Chamblin was also convicted of attempted second-degree murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle in the incident that took place at a Circle K in Palm Coast. The prosecution, led by Assistant State Attorneys Jason Lewis and …