DecadesOld

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Appeals Judge’s Decision to Overturn Decades-Old Murder Conviction

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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is challenging a recent ruling that overturned the murder conviction of William Franklin, who spent 44 years in prison. Franklin, now 77, was convicted in 1980 for a murder that occurred in 1976 in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood. According to Franklin’s defense attorney, jailhouse informants falsely testified against him after being provided with drugs and sexual favors by detectives. The defense claims that these incentives led to the wrongful identification of Franklin as the murder suspect. Judge Tracy Brandeis-Roman of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas recently vacated … 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

DeKalb Mother’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Closing Arguments Conclude in Decades-Old Murder Trial

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DECATUR, Ga. – A DeKalb mother is anxiously awaiting the verdict in her murder trial, nearly twenty years after the death of her son. Teresa Black is facing charges in connection with the tragic incident, which occurred over two decades ago. The case has garnered significant attention, as the prosecution recently presented their closing arguments to the jury. During the trial, the prosecution argued that Black was responsible for the death of her son. They presented evidence and testimonies aimed at proving her guilt. The defense, on the other hand, maintained Black’s innocence, asserting that … Read more