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Man Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Uncle

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A Folcroft man has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting his uncle outside a Clifton Heights garage last year. Birchett L. King, 26, is set to be sentenced on July 19 by Court of Common Pleas Judge Kevin F. Kelly and is currently in custody at the county jail in Concord. The incident took place at ATP Motors on Baltimore Ave. when King shot 39-year-old James Ford, leading to …

Detroit-area Man Faces Manslaughter Charges in Connection to Fatal Building Explosion

Detroit, Michigan – A 31-year-old man from the Detroit area, Noor Noel Kestou, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter following a fatal building explosion in March. The explosion tragically resulted in the death of a 19-year-old individual located approximately a quarter of a mile away. The charges against Kestou have brought attention to the devastating consequences of the explosion, highlighting the need for accountability and justice for the victim and their family. The incident has …

Local Detroit Man Faces Manslaughter Charges in Deadly Building Explosion

Detroit, Michigan – A Detroit-area man is facing charges of manslaughter in connection with a deadly building explosion. The incident occurred with a blast that shook a local community, resulting in the loss of life and significant damage to property. The man’s actions led to a tragic outcome that has left many residents in shock and mourning. Authorities have identified the suspect as a local resident who had been involved in activities that ultimately led …

Suburban Detroit Businessman Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Fatal Explosion

Mount Clemens, Michigan – A suburban Detroit businessman faced charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal explosion at a building he owned, resulting in the death of another man struck by a nitrous oxide canister. Noor Noel Kestou, 31, of Commerce Township, was accused of involvement in the March 4 explosion that tragically claimed the life of 19-year-old Turner Lee Salter. Kestou’s bond was set at $500,000 cash/surety only, and a probable cause …

Exclusive: New Hulu Documentary Explores Crumbley Parent Involuntary Manslaughter Trials

Rochester Hills, Michigan – On November 30, 2021, a tragic event unfolded at Oxford High School where a 15-year-old boy took the lives of four students and injured seven others in a devastating shooting. Subsequently, the teen pleaded guilty to all 24 charges brought against him, leading to a life sentence in prison. Following this heartbreaking incident, Oakland County prosecutor, Karen McDonald, made a groundbreaking decision by charging the shooter’s parents, Jennifer and James Crumbley, …

Alameda Police Officers Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Mario Gonzalez Case

Alameda, California is facing a significant development nearly three years after the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez while in police custody. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has recently announced that three Alameda police officers, Eric McKinley, James Fisher, and Cameron Leahy, are now facing involuntary manslaughter charges in relation to Gonzalez’s passing. This announcement comes following the decision by District Attorney Pamela Price to reopen Gonzalez’s case earlier this year. Price’s actions have reversed …

Man on parole for manslaughter arrested for violent assault on girlfriend in Durham Region

OSHAWA, Ontario – A man with a history of manslaughter has been apprehended once again for a violent altercation with his girlfriend, according to Durham Regional Police. The 33-year-old individual from Oshawa allegedly ambushed his girlfriend in her car, physically assaulting and choking her before fleeing the scene and removing his ankle monitor. The victim managed to break free and call for help, leading authorities to track down the suspect in Barrie, where he was …

Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Sentenced to Minimum 10 Years in Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter

Pontiac, Michigan – A judge in Michigan sentenced Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of a school shooter, to at least 10 years in prison for their role in the tragic incident that resulted in the death of four students in 2021. The Crumbleys are the first parents in the United States to be convicted in connection with a mass school shooting. They were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after evidence was presented showing negligence …

Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Face Manslaughter Sentencing in Tragic Case

Oxford, Michigan – The parents of the Michigan school shooter are set to be sentenced for manslaughter after their son killed four students and injured seven others in a tragic school shooting. This sentencing comes as a result of the parents being held accountable for their role in providing access to the firearm used in the shooting. During the trial, it was revealed that the parents had purchased the gun used in the shooting just …

Kelowna Man Admits to Killing Roommate in Fatal Fight, Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Kelowna, British Columbia – A man from Kelowna, British Columbia, confessed on Tuesday to the killing of his roommate nearly three years ago. Lorence Williams, 43, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Thomas Chadwick on May 30, 2021, at 3451 Sexsmith Rd. This sudden admission brought an end to a second-degree murder trial that had spanned almost four weeks, according to the BC Prosecution Service. Williams is expected to appear in court again on Wednesday, …