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Fairbanks Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder: A Community Grapples with the Aftermath

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A jury has found Matthew Myers guilty of second-degree murder, marking a significant decision in a case that has drawn the community’s attention. The verdict came after jurors deliberated for several hours following a trial that examined the events surrounding the fatal incident. The case centered on the death of 37-year-old William “Bill” Tuttle, whose body was discovered in a Fairbanks home in February. Prosecutors argued that Myers intentionally caused Tuttle’s death during a heated altercation. Testimony from witnesses detailed a tumultuous relationship between the two men, shedding light on the circumstances … Read more

Fairbanks Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting During Confrontation

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A Fairbanks jury found Matthew Lee Myers guilty of multiple charges, including second-degree murder, following a shooting incident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Rolando Khaleel Pressley on May 6, 2022. After a six-day trial, the jury deliberated for over nine hours before reaching their verdict on Friday. Myers, 45, was convicted of three counts of felony second-degree murder, which included one count stemming from a lesser-included charge of first-degree murder. Additionally, he faced a charge of felony weapons misconduct, four counts of felony third-degree assault, and a charge of misdemeanor … Read more

Fort Wainwright Soldier Convicted on Multiple Charges After Shooting at Downtown Fairbanks Bar

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Fairbanks, Alaska—A Fort Wainwright soldier found himself facing multiple charges after a shooting incident at a local bar resulted in judicial action on Thursday. The Fairbanks jury delivered mixed verdicts, reflecting the complex nuances of the case involving acts of violence and impaired judgment. Travis Austin, aged 33, faced serious allegations following his involvement in an altercation that escalated dramatically at The International Hotel and Bar, commonly referred to as The Big I, on April 30, 2022. Austin was acquitted of two counts of felony attempted murder, among other charges, but was found guilty of … Read more

Man Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges in Fairbanks Trial: DNA Evidence Insufficient, Jury Finds

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FAIRBANKS, ALASKA – A man has been acquitted of sexual assault charges by a jury in Fairbanks following a five-day trial. Jess Lee Anonich Eakin, 38, had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in North Pole in October 2020. Eakin’s defense attorney argued that the DNA evidence presented was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury found Eakin not guilty of felony first-degree sexual assault, felony first-degree attempted sexual assault, and two counts of felony second-degree sexual assault. However, he was convicted of several misdemeanor charges, including fourth-degree … Read more