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Chicopee Man Pleads Not Guilty in Tragic November Homicide; Case Suspected as Domestic Violence Incident

CHICOPEE, MA — A local man was charged with murder following the discovery of a young woman’s body in November, officials confirmed. The incident, which occurred in the 0-100 block of West Street in Chicopee, has intensified the ongoing discussions around domestic violence within the community. Guerby Marcelin, 28, entered a plea of not guilty during his arraignment in Chicopee District Court on Monday, where he faced allegations concerning the death of the 21-year-old woman. …

Dayton Man Pleads Not Guilty to the Murder of Elderly Couple, Held on $900,000 Bond

Dayton, Ohio — In an unsettling case out of Dayton, Cortney Lowe, 33, entered a plea of not guilty in court on Thursday morning facing multiple murder charges following the discovery of two bodies in a local home. The serious allegations against him include six counts of murder and four counts of felonious assault. The saga began when police were dispatched to a neighborhood to check on a suspicious person. They encountered Lowe, who was …

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 …

White Supremacist Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in Montana Tent Killing, Claims Self-Defense Amid Conflicting Evidence

BOZEMAN, Mont. — In a case initially mistaken for a wild animal attack, a Montana man with ties to white supremacist groups has staunchly maintained his innocence against accusations of deliberate homicide, asserting that self-defense led to a deadly altercation in a remote camping area. Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court before Judge Peter Ohman this week, spotlighting a complex narrative of survival and violence. Abbey’s legal defense …

Ex-Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty in Courtroom Drama Following Alleged Assassination of Kentucky Judge

Whitesburg, KY — A former sheriff in Kentucky, accused of the fatal courtroom slaying of a county judge, pleaded not guilty during a courtroom hearing Monday. The former law enforcement officer, 43-year-old Shawn “Mickey” Stines, stood accused of murder after the death of District Judge Kevin Mullins in Letcher County two months prior. The arraignment marked Stines’ first return to the scene at the Letcher County Courthouse since the alleged murder occurred. Dressed in a …

Mississippi Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Social Security Benefits from Elderly Victims

JACKSON, Miss. – A Meridian woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of siphoning social security benefits totaling over $25,000 from two elderly people, a crime that could lead her to a decade behind bars. Identified as 46-year-old Taruars Santae Grace, the woman conceded in court that she unlawfully redirected social security retirement payments from the intended elderly beneficiaries into her own bank accounts. Court filings indicate that Grace knowingly used the funds for …

Milwaukee Community Shaken: Teen Tragically Killed Near Medical Center, Sister Pleads for Justice

MILWAUKEE — Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Milwaukee late Tuesday evening when a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near a major medical center. The incident occurred after 10 p.m. at the intersection of 27th Street and Oklahoma Avenue, close to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. The Milwaukee Police Department is actively investigating but has yet to make any arrests. Relatives identified the victim as Xavier Davis, a teenager whose death has left his family …

Atlanta Mother Pleads for Answers After Son’s Fatal Shooting Amidst Rising Local Crime Rates

Atlanta, Ga. — Amid the quiet grief that permeated the air outside her Atlanta residence, Lashala Ferguson mourned the recent death of her son, Raquavious Ferguson, an 18-year-old whose life was tragically cut short by gunfire. “He was a promising young man with a bright future ahead of him,” she said reflectively. Her son fell victim to a shooting that unfolded Tuesday afternoon at a local gas station, located not far from the educational hubs …

New Mexico Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Kidnapping and Fatal Stabbing Case Linked to Substance Abuse

Albuquerque, NM — A New Mexico woman has confessed to her role in a 2019 kidnapping that escalated into murder when the victim attempted to escape from the trunk of a car. Federal prosecutors revealed the disturbing case outcome this past week, detailing the grim unraveling that led to the brutal death of a man known only as John Doe. Kendra Panteah, 37, entered a guilty plea for kidnapping, a charge that, under the circumstances, …

Georgia High School Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Court

Atlanta, GA – A teenager charged in connection with a shooting at a Georgia high school earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The young male suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, appeared before a local court earlier this week, where his legal representation entered the plea. The incident, which took place several months ago, had sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting ongoing concerns over safety in …