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Former Mississippi Deputies Sentenced for Torturing Two Black Men in Home Break-In

Jackson, Mississippi – Two former deputies from Mississippi were sentenced on Wednesday for their involvement in a horrific case of racial violence. The federal judge condemned their actions as cruel and heinous, as they broke into a home and tortured two Black men alongside four other white officers. Christian Dedmon, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received a sentence of 17 1/2 years. The judge expressed his shock at …

Former Mississippi Deputies Sentenced to Prison for Torturing Black Men: Judge Condemns ‘Shocking Attacks’

Jackson, Mississippi – Two former Mississippi deputies were visibly emotional in court as they received their prison sentences for the heinous crime of breaking into a home and torturing two Black men. Christian Dedmon, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received a 17.5-year sentence. The U.S. District Judge Tom Lee condemned their cruel actions, stating that Dedmon carried out unimaginable cruel attacks against the victims. During the sentencing, Dedmon …

Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder for Torturing and Killing Alaska Native Woman

Anchorage, Alaska – A man from South Africa has been convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of two Native women in Alaska. Brian Steven Smith, 52, was found guilty on 14 counts, including sexual assault, misconduct with a corpse, and two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk. Smith was arrested after a woman stole his cellphone and discovered disturbing videos and images on the device. The jury …

Indiana Mother Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Torturing and Killing 4-Year-Old Son

Kingsford Heights, Indiana – A mother has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for the brutal slaying of her 4-year-old son, who was tortured and beaten to death over issues related to potty training. Mary Yoder, 28, pleaded guilty to felony neglect of a dependent in the Oct. 11, 2021 death of her son, Judah Morgan. She also pleaded guilty to a separate felony domestic battery charge for beating her youngest child when …

Calif. Man Sentenced to 71 Years for Torturing, Killing Woman’s Lover

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (TCD) — Damon Allen Benson, 31, has been sentenced to a minimum of 71 years to life in prison for a “horrific love triangle” that led to the torture and murder of another man. The Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced this sentencing on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Benson was found guilty of murder, torture, aggravated mayhem, false imprisonment by violence, criminal threats, and other charges. The jury determined that he “murdered the …