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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 …

Man out on parole arrested for brutal stabbing of elderly woman in Bronx elevator

The Bronx, New York- A 75-year-old woman was brutally stabbed in an unprovoked attack inside an elevator in the Bronx. The assailant, Edwin Rios, who was out on parole at the time, followed the victim into her apartment building and repeatedly stabbed her in the hands and head. The victim, Zenona Ramos, managed to seek help by banging on doors covered in blood, leading a neighbor to call 911. Exclusive video footage captured the suspect …

Woman Convicted of Gang-Initiation Murders Granted Parole After Nearly 26 Years

Fayetteville, North Carolina – A woman convicted of two gang-initiation murders nearly 26 years ago has been approved for parole by the state Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. Tameika Douglas, who was sentenced to life without parole in 2000 for the abduction and murders of Tracy Lambert, 18, and Susan Moore, 25, along with the kidnapping and shooting of Debra Cheeseborough, has now been granted parole after spending over two decades behind bars. The …

teenager released on parole from Ohio youth prison accused of killing two LGBTQ individuals in Toledo before committing suicide in Cincinnati, sparking criticism of state youth prison system leadership

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Youth Services has come under scrutiny after releasing a teenage parolee, Jorenzo Phillips, who later was suspected of killing two individuals in Toledo before taking his own life in Cincinnati. This tragic turn of events has raised questions about the state’s juvenile justice system and its effectiveness in preventing violent outcomes. Former Indian River youth prison superintendent, Jim Darnell, has criticized the decisions made by the Ohio Department …

Lori Vallow Daybell Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of Children and Stepdaughter

St. Anthony, Idaho – Lori Vallow Daybell, a woman convicted of the murders of her two children and her husband’s previous wife, received multiple life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole. The case garnered national attention after Vallow Daybell’s children disappeared nearly four years ago. Vallow Daybell was found guilty in May of killing her kids, Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16, as well as being involved in the murder of …

Man Convicted in 1988 Killing of NYPD Officer Denied Parole After Major Pushback

New York City, NY – A man implicated in the execution-style killing of a rookie New York City police officer in 1988 during the city’s crack cocaine epidemic has been denied parole by state corrections officials, per reports on Sunday. The convicted man, Todd Scott, was serving a 25 years to life sentence for his involvement in the shooting death of Officer Edward Byrne, a 22-year-old officer who was killed while guarding the home of …

Pardons and Parole Commission Holds Commutation Hearing for Idaho’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole conducted a commutation hearing for Thomas Creech, the longest-serving man on Idaho’s death row, on Friday. Creech, now 73, has been on death row since 1983 for the beating death of fellow inmate David Jensen in 1981. His defense team asked for life in prison without the possibility of parole, rather than death. The commission granted Creech the commutation hearing in October, which postponed …

Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Killing Capitol Casino Security Guard

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A man convicted of killing a Capitol Casino security guard has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by a Sacramento Superior Court judge. Dawan Pecot, 38, was found guilty of first-degree murder, along with additional charges related to using a firearm and committing robbery. The incident occurred in August 2022 when Pecot attempted to rob the card room at Capitol Casino. Security guard Sean Bernal confronted Pecot …

Colorado Woman Who Helped Dispose of Murder Victim’s Body Considered for Parole

GOLDEN, Colo. – The family of a man who was brutally murdered in rural Jefferson County, Colorado, almost five years ago is expressing concern as one of the individuals involved in disposing of the victim’s dismembered body is being considered for parole just months after she was sentenced to six years in prison. 22-year-old Lila Atencio, who was 17 at the time of the crime, is scheduled to appear before the Colorado State Board of …

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison, No Chance of Parole for 13 Years After ‘Heinous’ Murder of 10-Month-Old in Flin Flon

FLIN FLON, Manitoba – Robert Alexander Bear has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for at least 13 years for the second-degree murder of 10-month-old Chase Pearl McCallum-Fleury in Flin Flon, Manitoba. The heartbreaking case unfolded as the baby’s mother, Charity Fleury, returned to work after maternity leave, leaving her daughter in Bear’s care. Chase was found in medical distress at home while Fleury was at work. Court testimony revealed …