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Ashley Benefield to use battered-spouse syndrome defense in murder trial
BRADENTON, Fla. (Court TV) — The former ballerina accused of killing her husband has filed a notice of intent to use a “battered-spouse syndrome defense,” alleging that the victim’s behavior led to his death. Ashley Benefield is charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing her husband, Douglas Benefield, in Sept. 2020. Last year, a... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder, Arson Charges Related to Teen’s Death
Patricia Zarlingo pled guilty to aggravated murder, aggravated arson and other charges in the 2023 Ohio house fire death of 16-year-old Chassidy Broadstone. Zarlingo was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 35 years. (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Brother & Sister Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument PT2
Defense attorney Chris Byrd continues the closing argument saying that as Sheila Murray's condition declined, it went from something that they (Karen and Michael) could handle to something that they could not handle. (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Ohio woman admits responsibility for fire that killed teen girl
Patricia Zarlingo pled guilty to aggravated murder, aggravated arson and other charges in the 2023 Ohio house fire death of 16-year-old Chassidy Broadstone. Zarlingo was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 35 years. (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Brother & Sister Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument PT1
Defense attorneys Bill Donaldson and Chris Byrd present their closing argument with Byrd saying, 'The reality of it, Tony Murray (the victim's husband) was the decision maker in that home.' (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Judge Asks Karen Read Jury to Continue Deliberations After Note
The judge asked the jury to continue their deliberations in the trial of Karen Read after they sent a note saying they're unable to reach a unanimous verdict despite their 'exhaustive' and 'diligent' review of the evidence. (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Brother & Sister Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Prosecutor Abby Wallace gives the closing argument emphasizing, 'They chose to allow their mother to lay in her own filth. They chose to allow her back...to rot until she died. The defendants willfully and knowingly neglected a vulnerable adult.' (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Jury Deliberations Continue in the Killer or Cover-Up Trial
VIDEO: Heading into day 4 of jury deliberations in Karen Read's trial, Julie Grant's top story discusses the atmosphere outside of the courthouse and what she and her guests think the outcome will be. (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Mother of missing Georgia firefighter ‘terrified’ for her son’s safety
Prosecutor Abby Wallace gives the closing argument emphasizing, 'They chose to allow their mother to lay in her own filth. They chose to allow her back...to rot until she died. The defendants willfully and knowingly neglected a vulnerable adult.' (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Man’s Mother Says Missing Firefighters Had ‘Toxic’ Relationship
Jane Kuhbander said she is worried for safety of her son, Chandler Kuhbander, and his ex-girlfriend Raegan Anderson. She does not believe the former high school sweethearts willingly ran off together. (6/28/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
‘Worse than prisoners of war’: Couple accused of torturing adopted children
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (Scripps News Cincinnati) — An Ohio mother and father are accused of torturing and cruelly abusing their five adopted children, the county’s prosecuting attorney said in a release. Officials said the couple, identified as mother Matthew and father Charles Robert Edmonson of Batavia, first took in five biological brothers as foster children.... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial: Day 33 Recap
After three days of deliberation, the jury, consisting of six men and six women, in the Karen Read trial has yet to reach a verdict. Jury deliberations continue Friday in the Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial. (6/27/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Boat Club Fatal Crash: Driver had BAC more than twice the legal limit
(Scripps News Detroit) — Marshella Chidester, the woman who is facing several charges in a crash at the Swan Boat Club that killed two kids and injured more, had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. During a preliminary exam on Thursday, a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy who performed a field sobriety test... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Idaho Student Murders: Trial date set for suspect Bryan Kohberger
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) — Bryan Kohberger is slated to face a jury of his peers in June 2025. The suspect in the Idaho Student Murders appeared for a brief order setting hearing Thursday in a Latah County courtroom. Proceedings are expected to last three months, with two weeks of jury selection, eight weeks... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Parties Agree to June 2025 Trial Date for Bryan Kohberger
Idaho Student Murders suspect Bryan Kohberger is slated to face trial in June 2025. The case is expected to last three months. Both parties agreed to the timeline, although the judge will allow leeway regarding deadlines and filing motions. (6/27/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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