Girlfriends

"From Victim to Villain: The Heart-Wrenching True Story Behind Kelly Harnett’s Journey in ‘The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer’"

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Chicago, Illinois – Fifteen years ago, Kelly Harnett faced a harrowing event that would alter the course of her life forever. On July 7, 2010, she witnessed her abusive boyfriend murder a man before her eyes, helpless to intervene and fearing for her own life. In a tragic turn, Harnett found herself imprisoned for over a decade on a murder charge, raising serious questions about justice and victimhood. The new season of the podcast series, The Girlfriends, co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts, delves into Harnett’s tumultuous journey. Titled “Jailhouse Lawyer,” the series features award-winning journalist … Read more

Park View Man to Face Jury Trial Over Alleged Role in 2024 Girlfriend’s Tragic Death

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Davenport, Iowa – A Park View man is facing trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in 2024, local authorities reported. The trial is set to commence in Scott County District Court with jury selection expected to highlight the legal proceedings. The accused, whose identity and detailed personal background remain under wraps as the case unfolds, has been formally charged with first-degree murder. The pivotal legal battle takes root from an incident that occurred earlier in the year, which resulted in the tragic death of the defendant’s girlfriend. Police were initially called to the … Read more

Pleasantville Man Indicted for Girlfriend’s Murder, Evidence Tampering in Atlantic County

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Pleasantville, NJ – A local man faces murder and tampering with evidence charges following the death of his live-in girlfriend last year, officials said. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a grand jury has indicted 26-year-old Boris Lainez-Rosales in the murder of 25-year-old Leslianet Quintana-Betancourt, which occurred in December. Authorities responded to a 911 call just before 2 am on December 2, reporting an unresponsive woman at a Pleasantville residence. Upon arrival, emergency medical teams rushed Quintana-Betancourt to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Investigations led by Pleasantville Police along with the Prosecutor’s … Read more

Former Mr. Bungle Musician Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Girlfriend’s Death

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Santa Cruz, Calif. – A former member of the rock band Mr. Bungle, Theobald “Theo” Lengyel, has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, following a harrowing trial that brought to light a disturbing audio recording from the victim’s phone. The jury delivered their verdict after one day of deliberation, concluding the intensive six-week trial with a decision that may send Lengyel to prison for life. The case centered around the tragic death of Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani Herrmann, who was last seen alive on December 3, 2023. Herrmann was later found … Read more