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Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Attack on Jamie Richardson in Downtown Toronto

Toronto, Canada – A tragic incident unfolded in downtown Toronto over the weekend, leading to the death of Jamie Richardson, a 50-year-old man who was fatally slashed in a violent attack. The Toronto Police Service swiftly made an arrest, charging a man with second-degree murder in connection to Richardson’s tragic passing. The suspect, a 50-year-old Toronto resident, is set to appear in court for a bail hearing following the alleged attack near the corner of …

Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Virginia Killing, Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison

Fairfax, Virginia – Aaron Robertson, 31, has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the brutal killing of Luis Barahona Reyes, 50, on June 10, 2023. Robertson now faces up to 40 years in prison for his role in the crime. The incident unfolded when Robertson and Reyes, strangers at the time, crossed paths at a bus stop on Draper Drive in Fairfax City late on June 9, 2023. Robertson led Reyes to a nearby …

Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Shooting of Infant in Onondaga County

Syracuse, New York – A man in Onondaga County was found guilty of second-degree murder on Thursday for the fatal shooting of an 11-month-old girl as she sat in the back of a car. Jesse Outley, 27, was convicted of murder, along with three counts of attempted murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. The tragic incident took place in April 2021 when the young girl, identified as Dior Harris, lost her …

Man charged with second-degree murder for strangling wife in hospital bed

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – An Independence man is facing charges of second-degree murder in Jackson County after allegedly strangling his wife in a hospital bed. According to court records filed recently, Ronnie Wiggs confessed to the authorities that he had killed his wife, who was at the hospital for a dialysis port procedure. Wiggs expressed to the police that he was unable to care for her or manage the mounting medical expenses any longer. The police …

independence man charged with second-degree murder for killing wife in hospital bed

An Independence man in Missouri is facing second-degree murder charges after allegedly killing his wife in a hospital. According to Jackson County prosecutors, the tragic incident unfolded on Friday night at Centerpoint Medical Center in Kansas City. Reports from court records revealed that an off-duty officer was summoned to the hospital’s ICU just before 11:30 p.m. for an assault. Upon arrival, medical staff found the victim, a woman, unresponsive and without a pulse. Amid the …

Shreveport Woman Arrested for Violent 2020 Attack Leading to Aggravated Second-Degree Battery Charge

SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport woman, Ambur Johnson, 27, has been taken into custody for a violent altercation that transpired in the city in 2020. The Shreveport Police Department announced on Monday, April 29th, that Johnson faces charges of aggravated second-degree battery in connection to the incident. According to authorities, the assault occurred in the 1800 block of Acorn Street, located near Youree Drive in the Highland/Stoner Hill neighborhood. Reports indicate that the female victim …

Woman Faces Second-Degree Murder Charges in Tragic Boat Club Crash

Monroe County, Michigan – A Michigan woman appeared in court overnight facing charges of second-degree murder and other offenses after allegedly crashing her SUV into a boat club hosting a child’s birthday party, resulting in the tragic deaths of a four-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister, along with injuries to several others. Marshella Chidester, 66, did not plead guilty to the eight charges brought against her in connection to the incident at the Swan Boat …

Dauphin County Woman Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Husband’s Fiery Death

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Evelyn Henderson, a 68-year-old woman from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated arson, and arson in connection with the death of her 84-year-old husband, Carmen Henderson, in June 2022. The jury reached a verdict after deliberating for 45 minutes, convicting her of orchestrating her husband’s fiery death. Carmen Henderson’s charred body was discovered on the back patio of their home, raising suspicions about the circumstances of his …

Teen suspect in St. Johnsbury shooting death faces second-degree murder charges

BURLINGTON, Vt. – A tragic incident unfolded in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, where a 15-year-old suspect is now facing second-degree murder charges in connection to the shooting death of 38-year-old Christina Chatlos. Originally from Williamstown and Barre, Chatlos was discovered lifeless in a parked car on Portland Street on Jan. 23. Authorities revealed that the fatal shooting occurred following a drug deal that took a horrific turn, leading to Chatlos losing her life at the hands …

Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in 2021 Stabbing Case

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man has been convicted of second-degree homicide in the fatal stabbing of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, tearfully testified in his defense, claiming he had stabbed Schroeder in self-defense on June 26, 2021. The jury returned a verdict in less than four hours after closing arguments on Friday. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence linking Marquez to Schroeder’s death, including testimony from a forensic pathologist who …