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Witnesses Ordered to Idaho as Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Trial Approaches, Prosecution Pursues Death Penalty

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania — A judge has mandated that three individuals provide testimony in the upcoming trial of Bryan Kohberger, charged with the 2022 slayings of four University of Idaho students. The defense attorneys successfully requested subpoenas for the witnesses, who must travel to Idaho for the proceedings. The court has called upon Jesse Harris, a boxing trainer who worked with Kohberger during his teenage years, a childhood acquaintance, and a third witness whose relevance remains …

Cops: Drug Lord Flew Hitmen to Burn Dancer Alive in Car

TONOPAH, AZ – A horrifying murder case has emerged in Arizona, with three men accused of a plot that ended the life of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega. Authorities describe the details as nothing short of nightmarish. Vega, who worked as an exotic dancer in Tempe, was last recorded on surveillance entering her apartment’s parking area in April 2023. Blood evidence found in the garage and her car has been crucial in understanding the events leading to …

Lifeguard Faces Murder Charges After Fatal Shooting of Teens at Chicago Park, Community in Shock

CHICAGO — A lifeguard has been ordered to remain in custody ahead of his trial for a shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead and another teen seriously injured at Douglass Park. Charles Leto, 55, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder. During his first court appearance, a judge noted concerns about Leto’s judgment and determined he poses a threat to public safety. Authorities allege that Leto intentionally targeted the two teens in …

Lifeguard Faces Murder Charges After Fatal Shooting of Teen Near Chicago Pool, Linking Tragedy to Laquan McDonald Case

CHICAGO — A lifeguard employed by the Chicago Park District is facing serious charges after a shooting incident near Douglass Park’s swimming pool that left one teenager dead and another critically injured. On Sunday, Charles Leto, 55, was ordered held until trial following his initial court appearance, where he faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder. The shooting occurred Thursday evening when Leto allegedly fired on two teenagers, 15-year-old Marjay Dotson, who died …

Lifeguard Charged with Murder After Shooting Incident at Chicago Park Claims Self-Defense

Chicago, Illinois — A lifeguard with the Chicago Park District has been charged with murder after a shooting incident at Douglass Park left one teenager dead and another critically injured. Charles Leto, 55, of Lake View, faces several serious felony charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday. The incident unfolded on Thursday evening around 7 p.m. when two teens, Marjay Dotson, 15, and Jeremy Herred, 14, …

Tragedy at Douglass Park: Lifeguard Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of Teen Near Chicago Park

CHICAGO — A lifeguard has been arrested and charged with multiple serious offenses, including murder and attempted murder, following a shooting that left one teenager dead and another critically injured at Douglass Park. The incident occurred Thursday night, prompting outrage and a call for justice from the victims’ families. The accused, 55-year-old Charles Leto, faces severe charges after the shooting that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Marjay Dotson, while 14-year-old Jeremy Herred remains hospitalized …

Teen Surrender: Mount Dora Man Arrested for Premeditated Murder Following Leesburg Shooting Tragedy

LEESBURG, Fla. — An 18-year-old man turned himself in to local authorities on Friday following a deadly shooting that took place in the Carver Heights neighborhood. Kameryn Pickard, accompanied by his father, arrived at the Leesburg Police Department and was taken into custody in connection with the incident that claimed the life of 20-year-old Dontae Copeland. Witnesses described a chaotic scene when the shooting occurred outside a residence on Tuskegee Street. One neighbor, who chose …

Lifeguard at Chicago Park Charged with Murder After Shooting Teen Cousin of Laquan McDonald

Chicago — A lifeguard employed by the Chicago Park District has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting that left two teenagers injured, one fatally, near Douglass Park’s swimming pool. Charles Leto, 55, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder after the incident occurred Thursday evening. According to authorities, the shooting took place around 7 p.m. as the boys, ages 14 and 15, were lingering in the park near a basketball court after …

Tragic Standoff Ends in Death: Suspect in Jonesboro Murder Case Takes Own Life During Police Confrontation

McDonough, Ga. — A standoff involving a murder suspect ended tragically Thursday when the individual took their own life inside a residence in Griffin. Police Chief Christopher Cado confirmed the incident, which unfolded in the 200 block of Ashley Drive, where the suspect was believed to have been living. The standoff followed an alleged murder at an apartment complex on South McDonough Street, where the suspect reportedly had a known connection to the victim. Authorities …

Jefferson Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder Following Fatal Shooting of Husband

Jefferson, Iowa — A woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of a man’s body in Greene County late Friday evening. Authorities responded to a report of gunfire at a residence on M Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m. local time, leading to the grim finding of 54-year-old Richard Thompson. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene and confirmed Thompson’s death. Deputies subsequently took 49-year-old Christene Thompson into custody. …