Dismemberment

Shock in the Twin Cities: Jury Convicts Man for Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment of His Mother

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BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A jury has found Troy Mitteness guilty of murder after he admitted to killing his mother, Sandra Mitteness, in an act that was driven by financial desperation. The 58-year-old was convicted on Wednesday of first- and second-degree murder following a trial that lasted a week and included nine hours of jury deliberation. The investigation began in June 2023, when authorities looked into alleged mail theft by Mitteness. During their inquiries, they uncovered significant inconsistencies in his statements regarding his mother’s whereabouts. Their findings soon led them to discover blood at his home, … Read more

Brian Walshe Seeks Expert Legal Support for Upcoming Murder Trial Following Wife’s Dismemberment

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Cohasset, MA — As the legal team for Brian Walshe prepares for a high-profile trial slated for October, they have requested additional funding for expert services, including a jury consultant and a forensic DNA analyst. These requests stem from charges against Walshe, who is accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana Walshe, in their Massachusetts home on New Year’s Day 2023. The court documents, which were filed under seal in Norfolk Superior Court, reveal that Walshe, 49, has entered a plea of not guilty to murder, improper conveyance of a body, and misleading investigators. … Read more

Fort Worth Jury Weighs Fate of Man Who Claimed Divine Orders in Triple Homicide and Dismemberment Case

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas jury is tasked with determining whether Jason Thornburg, 44, who was convicted of the gruesome murders of three individuals, will face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. In a chilling trial that has captured local attention, Thornburg was found guilty of killing David Lueras, 42, Lauren Phillips, 34, and Maricruz Reyes-Mathis, 33, in September 2021, dismembering their bodies and concealing them under a bed in a Euless motel, before setting them on fire in a Fort Worth dumpster. According to trial testimonies, Thornburg confessed to investigators that … Read more