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Mo. judge rules woman who was in prison for 43 years is actually innocent
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (TCN) -- A circuit court judge overturned the conviction of a 64-year-old woman who has been in prison for over 40 years, marking the longest sentence a woman has served for a wrongful conviction. On Friday, June 14, Livingston County Judge Ryan Horsman released a 118-page judgment declaring...
Former Mississippi cop sentenced for forcing arrestee to lick urine off floor
PEARL, Miss. (TCN) -- A former police officer received the maximum sentence after he made an arrestee lick urine off the floor of a holding cell. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi announced June 12 that a judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Green to 12 months in federal prison for acting under color of law to deprive a person of his civil rights. He pleaded guilty to the charge in March.
Serial killer on death row suspected of fatally strangling 1998 cold case victim in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (TCN) -- A 47-year-old man convicted of killing 14 people in California is now accused of fatally strangling and sexually assaulting a woman who was found dead with a scarf around her neck nearly 26 years ago. According to a probable cause statement, on Sept. 24, 1998,...
Ala. man gets 8 life sentences for armed kidnapping, rape, and torture of 2 underage girls
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (TCN) -- A 37-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for kidnapping and raping two underage girls in 2022 in what prosecutors called "an emotional case." The 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday, June 13, that a judge sentenced Michael Jerome Butler...
Georgia man found guilty of killing housemate because he was trying to sleep
DECATUR, Ga. (TCN) -- A 22-year-old man has been found guilty of killing a 51-year-old man at their shared home in 2022 amid a dispute about the victim being too loud. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that a jury convicted Sincere Rush on Thursday, June 13, of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting death of Marcus Bradford. A judge scheduled Rush’s sentencing hearing for July 10.
Ohio dad sentenced for feeding diabetic daughter Mountain Dew, leading to her death
CINCINNATI (TCN) -- A 53-year-old man will serve at least seven years in prison for giving his young diabetic daughter a diet of Mountain Dew, which played a role in her death. WXIX-TV reports a judge sentenced Christopher Hoeb to 7.5 to 10.5 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty...
72-year-old pilot who had sexual contact with minor while flying enters plea for similar crimes
RAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (TCN) -- A 72-year-old retired teacher and pilot instructor already serving time for engaging in sex acts with a teenage girl midflight recently entered a plea for similar crimes with the same victim at an airport. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Rex Phelps pleaded no...
Death of 10-year-old Indiana boy in foster care ruled a homicide
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. (TCN) -- A coroner has ruled the death of a 10-year-old boy in foster care a homicide after the child died in April following a "medical emergency." According to the Indianapolis Star, on Thursday, April 25, Porter County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in Falcon Way in Valparaiso regarding a young boy suffering from an emergency. The boy, Dakota Stevens, was transported to a hospital in Porter, then airlifted to another facility in South Bend. Stevens was taken off life support after two days.
Suspect and alleged accomplice arrested after 4-year-old missing girl, mom found dead
JACKSON, Miss. (TCN) -- Officials arrested a 36-year-old man and his alleged accomplice in Mississippi after reportedly finding a 35-year-old mother from Louisiana and one of her young daughters dead. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade announced Thursday, June 13, that officers and U.S. Marshals arrested Daniel Callihan after Louisiana State...
Teen taken from school before desert slaying; DNA links her killer to multiple missing women - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News the Podcast: A teen’s disappearance from school is treated like a runaway case despite her parents' concerns until the girl’s body is found in a shallow desert grave. Years after her brutal murder, DNA finds the man responsible for her tragic death.
Florida man allegedly killed his wife and himself in front of children
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (TCN) -- Local SWAT reportedly entered a home over the weekend and discovered a man and his wife dead from a suspected murder-suicide. According to a press conference held by Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson, on the evening of June 9, an off-duty Okaloosa County deputy called 911 and said there was a child at his house with a gunshot wound. An incident report obtained by WEAR-TV alleges deputies arrived and instructed 41-year-old Michael Delmar to exit the residence, and authorities evacuated the neighborhood. ...
16-year-old accused of fatally stabbing 19-year-old brother in the neck
DES MOINES, Iowa (TCN) -- A 16-year-old is being charged with first-degree murder after he was arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his 19-year-old brother this week. According to the Des Moines Police Department, on June 11 at around 10:15 a.m., officers and paramedics were called to an apartment on Oakridge Drive regarding a stabbing. When they arrived, they located a 19-year-old male injured inside, and he was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The victim, who was identified as Abdelmagid Elzubeir, later died at the hospital from his wounds. ...
1993 homicide victim whose remains were found in Florida vegetable farm is identified
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (TCN) -- Investigators recently identified a homicide victim whose remains were found over 30 years ago in a vacant lot that had been used as a vegetable farm. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, hunters first located the skeletal remnants on Oct. 2, 1993. Authorities determined the victim's manner of death was homicide. In a news release, Othram Inc. said deputies searched the area for additional remains and concluded the victim was 45 to 55 years old at the time of his...
Colorado mother sentenced for killing 5-year-old daughter and stuffing charred remains in closet
AURORA, Colo. (TCN) -- A 28-year-old mother will spend over eight decades behind bars after police found the charred remains of her missing daughter, as well as bone fragments inside her apartment in 2023. The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced June 12 that a judge sentenced Alexus Nelson to 84 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of her daughter, 5-year-old Maha Li, as well as tampering with a deceased body and attempting to influence a public servant. As part of the plea, Nelson cannot appeal her sentence. ...
Pastor’s disturbing secrets surface after wife’s death; Slain mother stalked by ex on social media - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The mysterious death of a pastor’s wife leaves a community seeking answers. Plus, an obsessive ex uses social media to track a woman before fatally shooting her. Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.
Survivors reveal killing spree of suburban murderer; Serial killer brothers target couples - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A monster in suburbia flies under the radar, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. Plus, a pair of brothers who killed together reveal their atrocities after receiving a plea deal. Alicia Dennis joins host Ana Garcia. Catch new episodes of...
Mistaken identity murder: Martial arts instructor executed instead of neighbor, police say - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: An innocent man is gunned down in a case of mistaken identity, say police. His brother reflects on the family’s search for justice and the senselessness of his death. Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.
Daughter stabs father to death after being cut out of will; Beloved teacher allegedly killed by son - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A self-entitled daughter sentenced to life for the brutal stabbing of her father and his girlfriend after she was cut out of his will. Plus, a beloved kindergarten teacher allegedly killed by her son who suffered from mental health issues. Alison Triessl...
Mom makes son say 'goodbye to daddy' before killing him; Video of bus aide hitting boy with autism - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A mother leaves a chilling message for her ex before taking the life of her 3-year-old son and herself. Plus, a bus aide accused of abusing special needs children. Robert Corbett joins host Ana Garcia.
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