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Oscar Pistorius Set to Be Released on Parole after 11 Years in Prison

Pretoria, South Africa – After nearly 11 years, former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison on Friday for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, known as the “blade runner,” shot Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013, claiming he mistook her for an intruder. The decision to grant Pistorius parole was made in November, and he will be under supervised release until December 2029. During this time, he will …

Fatal Betrayal: Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Beating Death of Girlfriend

MILWAUKEE, WI – Dennis Kurasz, a 46-year-old Milwaukee man, has been sentenced to life in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner for the 2021 beating death of his girlfriend. In November, a jury convicted Kurasz of first-degree intentional homicide for killing Amanda Ducharme. Kurasz was out on $250 bail at the time of the homicide for a domestic violence case involving Ducharme, 43. According to prosecutors, Kurasz called police on Dec. 27, …

Child Abuse Ring in Glasgow Drugs Den Faces “Very Substantial” Prison Sentences for “Extraordinary Depravity”

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – A group involved in a child abuse case at a drugs den in Glasgow may face lengthy jail time for their crimes. The ring preyed on victims in a location where heroin and crack cocaine were abused, leading to the abuse of three children. The convicted individuals face harrowing charges, including gang rape and attempted murder of a child. Some were also found guilty of sexually abusing multiple children and filming the …

Maryland oral surgeon sentenced to 45 years in prison for girlfriend’s death after providing drugs from his office

ROCKVILLE, Maryland (AP) — A Maryland oral surgeon, Dr. James Michael Ryan, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after being found guilty in the death of his girlfriend, Sarah Harris. Harris died of an overdose on January 26, 2022, with the court decision handed down on Wednesday in Rockville, Maryland. The 50-year-old dentist was found guilty of providing drugs from his office to Harris, resulting in her untimely death. State Circuit Court Judge …

Inside the World’s Cruelest Prisons: From North Korea’s Camp 14 to the Notorious Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in Kenya

LONDON, UK – The world’s most notorious prisons have gained infamy for their inhumane conditions and the mistreatment of inmates. In the United Kingdom, prisons like Wormwood Scrubs, Durham, and Frankland have been heavily criticized for their poor facilities and treatment of prisoners. With overcrowding and lack of resources, these prisons have faced widespread condemnation. In addition, the UK holds some of the most infamous criminals, including those serving whole-life sentences, such as Rose West …

Mother Serving Life Sentence for Murdering 8-Year-Old Daughter Dies in British Columbia Prison

British Columbia – A woman serving a life sentence for the murder of her eight-year-old daughter has died in custody at the Fraser Valley Institution in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Lisa Batstone, 50, passed away on January 1, according to a news release from the Correctional Service Canada. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but an internal investigation has been initiated, as is standard procedure for all in-custody deaths. Four years ago, Batstone was …

Mother convicted of killing 8-year-old daughter found dead in prison

A South Surrey, British Columbia mother convicted of second-degree murder for smothering her eight-year-old daughter to death in 2014 has passed away in prison. Lisa Batstone was sentenced to 15 years in prison before parole eligibility for the tragic crime. Batstone’s death was confirmed by the Correctional Service of Canada on January 1, indicating that she was serving an indeterminate sentence at the time. This marks the tragic end to a story that shook the …

Convicted Man Receives Prison Sentence for Lexington Father’s Death

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A man who was found guilty in the death of a father in Lexington has been sentenced to prison. The conviction stems from an incident that shocked the local community. The defendant’s sentencing was part of a series of updates from the court that also included other cases. The verdict brings a sense of closure to the family of the victim after a long and emotional trial process. The convicted individual was …

Step-father Convicted of Teen’s Murder Dies in Prison

Norwich, UK – Stephen Boddy, the step-father convicted of murdering 17-year-old Bernadette Walker, has died in prison. Walker, who had been missing since July 2020, was last seen alive entering Boddy’s car. Her body has yet to be found. Boddy was found guilty of killing her in September 2021 after a trial at Cambridge Crown Court. He was sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison. Bernadette’s mother, Sarah Walker, was also convicted of …

Goddard Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Mother in Brutal 2021 Beating

WICHITA, Kan. – A man from Goddard, Kansas, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the beating death of his mother in 2021. The Sedgwick County District Court judge handed down the sentence, which amounts to 653 months or more than 50 years, following a guilty verdict from a Sedgwick County jury. Romey, the convicted murderer, was found guilty of first-degree murder. The tragedy unfolded on the night of …