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Justice Delayed: Competency Hearing for Father of Murdered 10-Year-Old Begins After 14-Year Wait

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MIAMI, Fla. — Over 14 years after the tragic discovery of a young girl’s body in Florida, progress in her murder case has taken another step forward with an important court hearing. Nubia Barahona, who was just 10 years old, was found deceased in a garbage bag alongside a highway on Valentine’s Day in 2011, leading to years of investigation and legal challenges surrounding her adoptive father. Jorge Barahona, the accused in the case, appeared in court this week for a competency hearing to determine if he is fit to stand trial. His daughter was … Read more

Remembering Juvar King: Family Honors Missing Father on His Birthday Amid New Developments in Homicide Case

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WARREN, Ohio — The family of Juvar King gathered on Thursday to commemorate what would have been his 47th birthday, just two days after a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted a suspect in his death. The emotional occasion served as a bittersweet reminder for family members, who have been grappling with his disappearance for months. “We are just here to show our love and appreciation,” said Javanier King, Juvar’s daughter. “Not a day goes by that we don’t talk about him or mention his name.” Her sentiments echoed throughout the gathering, where family and friends … Read more

Father Found Guilty of Starving Daughter to Death in Atlanta Trial; Sentencing Expected Soon

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ATLANTA — A Fulton County jury has convicted Rodney McWeay of malice murder in the tragic case of his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure McWeay, who died from starvation in December 2023. The jury found McWeay guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, child cruelty, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. During the proceedings, which captured the jury’s attention throughout, McWeay appeared to acknowledge the verdict as it was read aloud. The courtroom was filled with a palpable sense of sorrow and disbelief as the details of the case came to light. On December 11, 2023, authorities responded to … Read more

Settlement Reached in Elijah Lewis Case: Father Receives $2.25 Million Amid Ongoing Controversy Surrounding State Agencies

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — The father of Elijah Lewis, a young boy who died under tragic circumstances, has reached a $2.25 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against New Hampshire state agencies. Elijah, only 5 years old at the time of his death in September 2021, was determined to have been a victim of abuse and neglect. Danielle Dauphinais, Elijah’s mother, was sentenced in 2024 to a term of 50 years to life for second-degree murder following the investigation into her son’s death. Timothy Lewis, Elijah’s father, initiated legal action in December 2024 against the New … Read more