Columbia

Verdict Looms in Decades-Old Columbia Cold Case as Jury Deliberates Murder and Rape Charges

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Columbia, Mo. — Nearly four decades have passed since the harrowing night when a 17-year-old girl was found raped and left for dead in a Columbia creek. Today, the community and the victim, who bravely faced her alleged attacker in court, anticipate a jury verdict in a case that has haunted the area for years. James F. Wilson, a 61-year-old man from Mooresville, North Carolina, stands accused of the 1984 assault, with the verdict expected to be announced Thursday, as per Judge Brouck Jacobs. As the sun rose over the courthouse, the jury convened to … Read more

Columbia Family Sues Apartment Owners After Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A lawsuit has been filed by a family residing at Colony Apartments in Columbia, South Carolina, against the property’s owners and management, alleging negligence in maintaining safe living conditions. The plaintiffs, Markell Marshall and Regina Anderson, along with their two children, claim they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning which necessitated hospital treatment. Colony Apartments, located on West Beltline Boulevard in North Columbia, provides low-income housing with the assistance of Section 8 vouchers. However, recent events have brought to light significant safety concerns affecting the residents. In December of 2022, the apartment complex experienced … Read more

Columbia Man Faces Court for Double Murder Charges in Tragic Domestic Violence Case

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Columbia, MO — A local man faces serious charges in connection to the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman last summer, which also resulted in the death of her unborn child. Scheduled for a court appearance this Friday, the case continues to draw attention due to its grim details and the unsettling implications of domestic violence. Sevance Brewer, 33, of Columbia, is accused of multiple felonies, including first-degree murder and second-degree murder, as well as two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. His jury trial is expected to commence this … Read more

Columbia Man to Appear in Court on Murder Charges Amidst Group Indictment in Local Shooting Incident

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Columbia, Mo. – A 22-year-old Columbia man, Deazes Turner, is facing a first-degree murder charge and will appear before a judge at the Boone County Courthouse on Monday at 9 a.m., following a superseding indictment issued this past Friday. Turner, along with six other men, is implicated in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Deshon Houston in June earlier this year. The incident, which occurred on Dove Drive, resulted in escalated charges against several of the accused. Three other suspects involved—Alqueze Jones, Deljuan Turner, and Demarkus Williams—also saw their charges upgraded to first-degree murder in the … Read more