Homicide

Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for 2019 Burlington Homicide Amid Ongoing Federal Crimes

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A man connected to a deadly shooting incident in Burlington in 2019 has been sentenced to two decades in prison. Alfred Wisher, who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Khyann Jones, received his sentence from Vermont Superior Court Judge John Pacht on Thursday. Wisher’s plea deal, a significant resolution in the case, had faced scrutiny as he sought to have it overturned earlier this week. However, Judge Pacht upheld the plea agreement, confirming the 20-year prison term for Wisher. In addition to the state sentence, Wisher is already serving a … Read more

Monroe County Jail Staff Face Indictments Following Homicide Ruling in Inmate’s Death

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MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. — A grand jury in Monroe County has indicted several members of the sheriff’s department and two nursing staff in connection with the death of Elijah Isbill, who died while in custody in February. The case has drawn significant scrutiny after an investigation led by District Attorney Stephen Hatchett. Initially, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center classified Isbill’s death as accidental, attributing it to pre-existing health conditions. However, a recent update from the forensic center reclassified the case as a homicide, prompting renewed legal action. The grand jury announced its indictments Wednesday, … Read more

Madison Jury Convicts Devonte Gafford of Homicide in 2023 Harmony Apartments Shooting

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MADISON, Wis. — A jury has convicted Devonte Gafford in connection with a 2023 shooting that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Devon Grant at the Harmony Apartments. The case stemmed from a robbery and drug deal that allegedly spiraled out of control. Gafford’s trial commenced in late February 2024, where the jury first found him guilty of a firearm-related charge. However, they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on two additional counts during that initial deliberation. In a subsequent trial, Gafford faced two significant charges: First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and First Degree … Read more

Staten Island Actor Faces New Legal Battle as Prosecutors Weigh Retrial in Double Homicide Case

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Staten Island, N.Y. — Pretrial hearings are underway in Los Angeles as prosecutors deliberate on whether to retry an actor implicated in the deaths of two women. Brandt Walter Osborn, 45, finds himself at the center of this legal battle following his earlier trial, which ended without a verdict in February due to a hung jury. Osborn was charged with severe offenses linked to the tragic incidents. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is now weighing its options as the hearings take place at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The decision to … Read more