Ava Resident to Face Jury in 2026: Indicted on Multiple Charges Including First-Degree Murder

Ava, MO — A man from Ava, Howard Applegate, 28, is set to face a jury trial in May 2026, following his indictment on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Applegate was formally charged in January 2024, stemming from accusations that he fatally shot Lance Terrill in Seymour, near Applegate’s residence. Apart from the murder charge, Applegate faces accusations of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon on three counts, endangering the welfare of a child on two counts, and concealing a felony. These serious charges reflect the gravity of the alleged offenses and the … Read more

West Melbourne Tragedy: Travion Dean Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges in Ex-Girlfriend’s Fatal Shooting

West Melbourne, FL – A grand jury has formally charged Travion Dean with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend in West Melbourne, authorities reported on Tuesday. The indictment moves forward a case that has captured local attention, stemming from a violent incident that claimed the life of a young woman last month. Travion Dean, 27, allegedly confronted and subsequently shot his former girlfriend outside her residence. The attack, described by law enforcement as premeditated, occurred after their relationship had ended, details revealed in the police report indicated. Following his arrest, Dean was … Read more

Volusia County Jury Finds McKenzy Nazien Guilty in High-Profile First-Degree Murder Case

DeLand, FL — A Volusia County jury has delivered a verdict in a high-profile murder case, convicting McKenzy Nazien of first-degree murder after a trial that captivated the local community. The case, centered around the brutal killing of a man in 2017, concluded with Nazien facing the possibility of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. McKenzy Nazien, whose trial spanned several days, was found guilty of murdering Jerome Davis, a man found deceased under suspicious circumstances which, after years of investigation, led to Nazien’s arrest and subsequent trial. The verdict came after jurors deliberated … Read more

Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim, Convicts Man of First-Degree Murder in Anniversary Trip Shooting

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A New Hampshire man was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday following a tense trial that captivated the community, focusing on the tragic death of his young wife during what was supposed to be a celebratory trip. Joseph Ferlazzo, 44, was convicted by a Chittenden County jury for the brutal killing of 22-year-old Emily Ferlazzo in October 2021. The couple had embarked on a journey to Vermont to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. They met with relatives in Bolton, but the trip took a fatal turn when an argument escalated inside … Read more