Estranged

Buffalo Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting of Estranged Wife in Front of Children

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Buffalo, N.Y. — In a pivotal court decision, Adam Bennefield was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his estranged wife, Keaira Hudson, affirming the prosecution’s case surrounding a tragic incident that occurred in October 2022. The conviction, delivered on all five charges including second-degree murder, brought a dramatic end to a case deeply rooted in domestic violence concerns. On October 5, 2022, Hudson was fatally shot while seated in her vehicle at the intersection of Richlawn Avenue and Shawnee Avenue with her three children present. Hudson succumbed to her injuries at the scene, marking … Read more

Florida Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2020 Case Involving Estranged Girlfriend

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Sarasota, Fla. — A Manatee County jury recently convicted 29-year-old Orestes Miguel Figueredo-Ortega of second-degree murder with a weapon, in a tragic case that dates back to September 2020 involving the fatal stabbing of his estranged girlfriend, 21-year-old Delmy Teyul. Authorities have announced that Figueredo-Ortega could face a life sentence, with the sentencing scheduled for a future date. The relationship between Figueredo-Ortega and Teyul had been marred by previous violence, law enforcement sources reported. In August 2020, Figueredo-Ortega was arrested after an incident where he allegedly strangled Teyul during a confrontation. This led to a … Read more

Former Ballerina Faces Jury in Manatee as Trial Commences Over Estranged Husband’s Death

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Bradenton, FL — Jury selection commenced Monday in Manatee County for the trial of Claire Emerson, a former professional ballerina, who stands accused of the premeditated murder of her estranged husband, Edward Emerson. The proceedings mark the beginning of a complex legal battle that has captivated the community and raised questions about domestic strains that preceded the tragic event. Edward Emerson, 58, was discovered deceased in the couple’s upscale Bradenton home in early June of last year, leading to Claire Emerson’s arrest shortly thereafter. The 52-year-old former dancer has vehemently denied the charges, with her … Read more

Estranged Husband of Manhattan Art Dealer Faces Extradition to Brazil for Alleged Murder-for-Hire

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The estranged husband of a murdered multimillionaire Manhattan art dealer is facing extradition to Brazil on suspicion of ordering his murder, according to sources. Daniel Garcia Carrera, 53, is alleged to have paid for the murder of his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, 75, who was fatally stabbed at his winter home in Rio de Janeiro in January. A judge in the city has ruled on the extradition, stating that Brazil’s justice department must make a formal request to the Department of Justice in Washington DC. Garcia Carrera, who was arrested … Read more