Death

Edinburg Man Found Guilty in Death of Texas DPS Trooper After Lengthy Trial

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Edinburg, Texas – A jury in Edinburg, Texas, has reached a guilty verdict against Victor Alejandro Godinez, a 28-year-old man, in the killing of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises Sanchez. This verdict comes after more than six hours of deliberation in the death penalty trial. Sanchez was shot on April 6, 2019, and after undergoing surgery in Houston, he passed away in August. Godinez is also facing two counts of capital murder of a peace officer for shooting at two Edinburg police officers during a manhunt. The trial against Godinez began on January … Read more

Family Files Federal Lawsuit over Man’s Death in Hennepin County Jail Due to Alleged Neglect

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a man who died in the Hennepin County Jail in 2022 has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming that the neglect of his medical needs resulted in his death. Lucas Bellamy, the son of renowned theater figure and founder of the Penumbra Theatre, Lou Bellamy, passed away at the age of 41, just three days after being admitted to the jail. The Bellamy family alleges that Lucas suffered from a perforated intestine, enduring excruciating pain, and that jail staff ignored his pleas for help despite medical guidance from previous providers. … Read more

Mountain Brook Doctor Charged in Tragic Traffic Crash Death of 10-Year-Old Daughter, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Mountain Brook, Alabama – A doctor from Mountain Brook, Alabama, has chosen to forego a preliminary hearing in the case of her 10-year-old daughter’s death in a traffic crash. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Cumbest Mullican, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, is facing charges of reckless manslaughter and felony attempting to elude. The incident occurred on July 22, 2023, when Annabelle Mullican tragically lost her life. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is for defendants to hear the evidence against them and for a judge to determine if there is enough reason to proceed with a grand jury indictment. … Read more

Reviving the Biddeford Police Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Seeking Justice for Murdered Maine Couple

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Biddeford, Maine – The Biddeford Police Department is facing the possibility of a revived wrongful death lawsuit related to a high-profile murder case, according to reports. The lawsuit centers around the deaths of Derrick Thompson and Alivia Welch, who were murdered by their landlord, James Pak, in 2012. In 2020, a judge ruled in favor of the police department, stating that they were not liable for the deaths. However, a federal appeals court is now revisiting the case. Thompson and Welch’s tragic deaths occurred after an altercation with Pak over snow removal and parking issues. … Read more