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Michigan Mother Seeks Court to Declare Missing Sons Dead After 15 Years of Unsolved Disappearance

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ADRIAN, Mich. – A Michigan mother is seeking a judicial ruling to officially declare her three sons deceased, following their disappearance nearly 15 years ago when they did not return from a Thanksgiving visit with their father. The case has long troubled the small community next to the Ohio border and remains unresolved. Authorities have indicated their belief that the brothers are no longer alive and suspect their father, John Skelton, in their disappearance. Skelton, however, has only been charged with unlawful detention of the children. He is slated to finish a 15-year prison sentence … Read more

Alabama Jury Convicts Man of Murder and Attempted Murder in 2021 Shooting That Left One Dead, Three Injured

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Carrollton, Alabama — A local jury has delivered a verdict in a high-profile case, finding 31-year-old Jeremy Lynn Colvin guilty on multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder. The decision by the Pickens County jury came after a trial that spanned from Monday to Friday. At the heart of the case was the tragic death of 21-year-old Venson Lamont Barnes, whom Colvin was found guilty of fatally shooting. The violent incident, which occurred on May 30, 2021, also left three other individuals with serious injuries. Police investigations revealed that the shooting took place inside a … Read more

Texas Man Sentenced to 40 Years for 2021 Amarillo Shooting Rampage That Left One Dead, Four Cars Targeted

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AMARILLO, Texas — After deliberating for four hours, a jury in Potter County sentenced a man to a substantial prison term for his involvement in a series of violent incidents that transpired in 2021. The convicted, David Lee Winfield, faces over four decades behind bars for multiple shootings, including a fatal attack that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman. Winfield was found guilty of killing Laura Etta Ashley, who was shot in her car on NW 15th Avenue in Amarillo in September 2021. In addition to the murder, Winfield was also involved in shootings … Read more

Off-Duty Officer in Illinois Faces Lawsuit After Tragic Holiday Party Incident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

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Chicago, IL – A tragic incident has unfolded involving a police officer accused of causing the death of a woman while driving under the influence. The officer, who had attended a holiday work party, reportedly struck the woman as she walked on a sidewalk. According to authorities, the event occurred late Friday night when the officer, allegedly intoxicated, lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road and onto the sidewalk, fatally injuring the pedestrian, identified as a 47-year-old local resident. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was later pronounced … Read more