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Trial Set to Begin for Man Accused of Killing Prominent Radio Host Gaby Ramos in Domestic Violence Case

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SALT LAKE CITY — A trial is set to begin next year for a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, who was a prominent Hispanic radio host known publicly as Gaby Ramos. Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, 38, is scheduled to stand trial over a four-day period starting May 5, 2026. Prosecutors allege that Burciaga-Perea shot and killed Sifuentes Castilla, 38, at her home on October 17, 2021. Charges were brought against him in November 2021, but his first court appearance did not occur until June 2023 due to his arrest in Mexico and … Read more

Stearns Wharf Murder Case Declared Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks; Retrial on the Horizon for Accused Shooter

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A mistrial has been declared in the Stearns Wharf murder case after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. The jury deliberated and ultimately voted 11 to 1 in favor of conviction, while California law mandates a unanimous verdict for criminal cases. Jiram Tenorio-Ramon, a 25-year-old from Santa Barbara, faced charges related to the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Robert Dion Gutierrez from Camarillo in December 2022. The incident occurred during a disturbance on December 9, which included two groups at Stearns Wharf. Gutierrez, who was celebrating his anniversary with his wife, … Read more

Jury Deliberates in 2021 Killeen Murder Case of Teen Accused in Fatal Shooting

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KILLEEN, Texas — A jury is set to deliberate a contentious murder case concerning a teenager accused of killing another teen in 2021. The courtroom drama has attracted significant attention due to the age of those involved and the broader implications of youth violence in the community. The incident that led to the charged murder transpired in July 2021, when a 16-year-old was fatally shot. The alleged assailant, also 16 at the time, has maintained that the shooting was done in self-defense. Legal arguments have centered on the circumstances surrounding the incident, with both the … Read more

“Jury Weighs Intent in High-Stakes Re-Trial of Veteran Accused of Christmas Day Barricade Shooting”

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — The fate of Nathaniel Lewis hinges on the jury’s evaluation of his intentions during a standoff at his northern Chester County home in December 2018. Lewis, who allegedly barricaded himself inside the residence and fired nearly 40 rounds at police officers outside, is on trial for serious charges that include assault on a police officer. During the trial, which commenced this week in Common Pleas Court, prosecutors assert that Lewis’ actions demonstrate a clear intent to harm. Chief Deputy District Attorney Michelle Frei argued that the specific choice to load an … Read more