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Houston Woman Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Boyfriend to Death, Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison

HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston woman has pleaded guilty to murdering her boyfriend and has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Shataraca Denise Pervis admitted to stabbing her 34-year-old boyfriend Melvin Maxwell to death at a hotel in the Galleria area in January 2018. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg stated that domestic violence took a violent turn in this case, referring to the murder as a tragic and unnecessary event. The victim’s family …

Teenage Girl Pleads Guilty to Murder, Kidnapping, and Robbery of Florida College Student

A teenager in Alabama has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of a Florida college student during a robbery attempt. Yasmine Marie Hider pleaded guilty to the murder, kidnapping, and robbery of 22-year-old Adam Simjee back in October, according to court documents obtained by Inside Edition Digital. The incident occurred when Simjee and his girlfriend, Mikayla Paulus, stopped to help Hider jump-start her car in the Talladega National Forest. After several …

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery in 2022 Fatal Attack Case

PORTLAND, Maine – A man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a robbery that resulted in the death of Derald “Darry” Coffin in April 2022. Anthony Osborne, 46, was scheduled to go to trial on Wednesday, but prosecutors said they dropped that charge during a plea hearing on Friday. Osborne agreed to serve eight years in prison and four years on probation, pending a judge’s approval, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Maine …

hull man pleads guilty to murder in stepbrother’s strangulation death during mental health episode

HULL, Georgia – A Hull man, Corey MacKenzie Pattman, has pleaded guilty to murder but mentally ill for the killing of his stepbrother, Jermaine Brown, nearly two years ago in Madison County Superior Court. The incident took place on March 14, 2022, when Pattman, 41, strangled Brown, 41, to death during a mental health episode. According to authorities, Pattman was deluded into believing that his stepbrother had his wife or girlfriend hidden in the attic …

Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Robbery in Connection with 2019 Homicide of Lubbock Mother Sandy Cervantes, Receives 40-Year Sentence

LUBBOCK, Texas – After pleading guilty to Aggravated Robbery, Pablo Reyes, 30, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with the 2019 missing-person-turned-homicide of Lubbock mother Sandy Cervantes, as reported by EverythingLubbock.com. The case, which had previously received little attention, was brought to light when officers were called to a robbery at the Lucky Mart in the 1500 block of 34th Street on June 20, where David Rodriguez reported being a victim …

Father of Maine shooting victim pleads for action as state lawmakers convene for the first time

AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine convened to address gun control proposals and potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law following the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history. The first order of business for state lawmakers was honoring the victims, survivors, and first responders of the tragic event. Arthur Barnard, the father of one of the victims, delivered an emotional plea for action, urging for a review of existing laws and calling for …

Honolulu Man Pleads Not Guilty in Connection with Robbery and Shooting Death

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Three individuals entered not guilty pleas on Tuesday in connection with a robbery and fatal shooting in Mililani. Michael Caspino, who is accused of firing the fatal shot that killed “Barabbas Dietrich” on December 14th, had his request for bail reduction denied by a judge. His bail remains at $1 million. Sabrecia Hao, who was indicted last week for second-degree murder, robbery, and other charges in connection to Dietrich’s death, had her …

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Deadly Fireworks Explosion

PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection to a deadly fireworks explosion that resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to nine other people. Anthony Jon Meyer, 37, could face up to 15 years in prison for the incident, which occurred during a Fourth of July celebration on July 3. Meyer was charged with involuntary manslaughter after he brought and ignited a homemade “Salute Cannon” …

Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Killing of 12-Year-Old

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A Minneapolis man has entered a guilty plea to charges related to a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy in September 2021. Letterance Demont Grady, 42, pleaded guilty to aiding an offender, and is facing a sentence of just over 10 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 5. Grady was initially charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one count of felony aiding …

Father Pleads Guilty in Connection to Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The father of a man convicted of fatally shooting a 12-year-old boy in Minneapolis has pleaded guilty to his role in the crime. Letterance Grady, 42, entered a guilty plea on Friday to charges of aiding an offender and harboring or concealing to avoid arrest for his involvement in the death of 12-year-old London Bean. This marks a significant development in the tragic case that has gripped the community. According to court …