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Justice Delayed: Competency Hearing for Father of Murdered 10-Year-Old Begins After 14-Year Wait

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MIAMI, Fla. — Over 14 years after the tragic discovery of a young girl’s body in Florida, progress in her murder case has taken another step forward with an important court hearing. Nubia Barahona, who was just 10 years old, was found deceased in a garbage bag alongside a highway on Valentine’s Day in 2011, leading to years of investigation and legal challenges surrounding her adoptive father. Jorge Barahona, the accused in the case, appeared in court this week for a competency hearing to determine if he is fit to stand trial. His daughter was … Read more

Peoria Tragedy: Local Man Faces Indictment in Fatal Shooting of 10-Year-Old Boy

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Peoria, IL – A Peoria man has been formally charged following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy. Authorities announced on Thursday that a grand jury indicted the suspect on several counts including first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. The charges stem from a shooting that occurred earlier this month, which not only claimed the life of the young boy but also wounded a man. According to the Peoria Police Department, the shooting took place in the North Valley area of the city, an area that has witnessed … Read more

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in St. Paul New Year’s Eve Drive-By Shooting That Left 10-Year-Old Critically Injured

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St. Paul, Minn. — A Twin Cities jury has convicted a man in relation to a drive-by shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve, critically wounding a 10-year-old boy. The verdict follows a tense trial that centered on the gunman’s role in a violent start to the year. The incident, which unfolded in a quiet residential neighborhood of St. Paul, left the community in shock as celebrations turned to chaos. The boy, who was watching fireworks, became an unintended victim when a bullet, discharged from a passing vehicle, struck him. Legal proceedings revealed that the … Read more

65-Year-Old Man Indicted for Shooting 10-Year-Old Boy in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn Neighborhood

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – A 10-year-old boy was shot last month, and a 65-year-old man has been indicted in connection with the incident. George Zatik Jr. is facing charges of assault and endangering children, according to a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indictment. The shooting took place in the city’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood on Gifford Ave. On February 19, police responded to the scene around 3 p.m. The young victim was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he is currently in stable condition. George Zatik Jr. is set to be arraigned on March 20 for his alleged … Read more