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Mistrial Declared in 50-Year-Old Cold Case of Special Sheriff’s Deputy’s Murder: Jury Deadlocked

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ROCKVILLE, Maryland – A mistrial was declared on Wednesday evening in the case of a 1971 killing of a special sheriff’s deputy, as the jury remained deadlocked after more than two days of deliberation. The trial involved the alleged murder of Montgomery County Deputy James Tappen Hall. According to an anonymous juror, several individuals on the jury did not believe that the state had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. One or two jurors were reportedly convinced that they could never convict 71-year-old Larry David Smith in the death of Deputy Hall. Hall’s daughter, … Read more

Mother Acquitted of Felony Murder Charges but Found Guilty of Concealing Son’s Death in Decades-Old Cold Case

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — After more than 20 years, a DeKalb County jury has reached a verdict in the case of a woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son. Teresa Black stood trial for the alleged murder of her son, William Hamilton, whose remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County in 1999. The case remained a mystery until recent developments in 2022. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes has been closely following the trial at the DeKalb County Courthouse. On Tuesday, the jury deliberated and came to a decision just after 1:30 p.m. The verdict … Read more

Decades-Old Cold Case: Jury Deliberates Fate of Mother Accused of Son’s Murder

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Jury deliberations have commenced in a cold case trial in DeKalb County, where Teresa Black is accused of murdering her 6-year-old son, William Hamilton, in 1999. The young boy’s body was tragically left in a wooded area, remaining unidentified for nearly two decades until its discovery. The prosecution wrapped up their case on Tuesday, alleging that Black killed William and that his death was a result of an overdose, as medication was found in his system. They further claimed that Black withheld necessary medical treatment, thereby contributing to her son’s preventable demise. … Read more

Jury Commences Deliberation in Landmark Trial of Teresa Black Cold Case

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GAINESVILLE, Georgia — The jury has begun its deliberation in the trial of the long-standing cold case of Teresa Black. The case has remained unresolved for years, but now the fate of the defendant hangs in the balance. Teresa Black went missing in 2002, leaving her family and friends devastated and desperate for answers. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery until new evidence emerged in 2018, leading authorities to the defendant in this trial. The defendant is accused of the heinous crime of kidnapping and murdering Black. During the trial, the prosecution presented a … Read more