Homicide

Vigilante Justice Unveiled: Closing Arguments Wrap Up in Baltimore Homicide Trial

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A homicide trial reached its conclusion on March 15 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. The case involved defendant Keith Taylor, a 44-year-old individual facing charges of first-degree murder and firearm use in a felony violent crime. Assistant State’s Attorney characterized the case as one centered around vigilante justice. Representing Taylor was attorney Brandon Taylor, who defended his client against multiple charges including having a handgun on his person and possessing a firearm with a felony conviction. Taylor, the owner of Yasmeen’s Automotive, grew frustrated with street crime and frequently stayed overnight at … Read more

Homicide Trial Update: Defendant Brian Giles Requests Transcripts and Discovery in Case

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EBENSBURG, Pa. – Brian Bradley Giles appeared in Cambria County Court on Monday for a status conference related to the homicide case against him. Giles is facing trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Nancy Giles, who went missing from their Franklin Street apartment in Johnstown in October 2018 and was later found dead on a nearby hillside. The purpose of the proceedings was for Giles’ court-appointed lawyer, Timothy Burns, to formally present his client’s requests. During the conference, Burns stated that Giles is seeking access to transcripts of all court proceedings that occurred … Read more

Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in Dramatic Stabbing Case: Sentencing to Follow

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CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper man has been found guilty of second-degree homicide in the stabbing death of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. After less than four hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, took the stand in his own defense on Friday, tearfully claiming that he had stabbed Schroeder, his longtime friend, in self-defense on June 26, 2021. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence that tied Marquez to Schroeder’s death. The district attorney reminded the jury of Marquez’s initial denial of any knowledge of Schroeder’s whereabouts during an interview … Read more

Jury Deliberations Continue in Sun Prairie Homicide Case as Verdict Remains Elusive

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MADISON, Wis. – A jury in Dane County deliberated late into the night on Thursday without reaching a verdict in the trial of Devonte Gafford, a Sun Prairie man accused of homicide for his alleged role in a shooting at an apartment complex last summer. Gafford is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of Devon Grant. The jury, after six and a half hours of deliberation, indicated that it was deadlocked on the charges. Following this, the Circuit Judge Mario White sent the jury home and ordered them to resume deliberations the … Read more