July

Mother Accused of Strangling 7-Year-Old Son Set to Face Jury Trial in July 2024

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Oregon, Illinois – Sarah Safranek, the woman accused of killing her 7-year-old son Nathaniel Burton in 2021, is set to face a jury trial in July. The trial, ordered by an Ogle County Judge, is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2024. Safranek faces multiple charges, including five counts of First-Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Battery to a Child. Despite the charges, she has maintained her innocence and pleaded not guilty. The tragic incident unfolded when Oregon Police received a distressing 911 call reporting a child who was not breathing at a residence … Read more

Man Charged in Fourth of July Shooting Rehires Lawyers After Dismissing Them: Latest Updates

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Robert Crimo III, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in 2022, has rehired public defenders after previously dismissing them. Crimo requested to be represented by public defenders once again after firing them last month. Crimo is facing 21 counts of first-degree murder for the shooting incident that occurred during the Independence Day celebration. The parade turned tragic when Crimo opened fire, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown. Crimo is expected to undergo a mental health evaluation to … Read more