Killer

Family Fights Release of Twice-Convicted Killer Walter Joseph Lewis Under Controversial California Parole Law

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LOS ANGELES – Twice-convicted murderer Walter Joseph Lewis is set to be released on parole in California under the state’s Elderly Parole Law. Lewis, now 76, committed his first murder in 1965 when he stabbed a man to death at the age of 18. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the crime. In 1979, Lewis beat Robert Chartier to death with a hammer, resulting in another murder conviction. The Chartier family has been fighting to have Lewis’ release reconsidered since 2017. The parole law in California allows for the release of any … Read more

Marco Antonio Perez Murder Trial: Jury Selection Underway for Accused Mobile Cop Killer

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MOBILE, Ala. – The capital murder trial of Marco Antonio Perez, accused of fatally shooting a Mobile police officer in 2019, is currently underway as jury selection continues. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are diligently questioning potential jurors individually to assess their stance on the death penalty and determine their suitability for the trial. The incident took place at the Peach Place Inn Apartments on Jeff Hamilton Road in January 2019, where Perez argues that he acted in self-defense and was unaware that the victim, Officer Sean Tuder, was a police officer at the time. The … Read more

Judge Hands Down Lengthy 70-Year Prison Sentence to Convicted Killer

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BEAUMONT, Texas – A convicted killer has been sentenced to 70 years in prison by Judge Raquel West for the murder of Clifford Jones Jr. The sentencing comes after a jury took just 30 minutes to convict the defendant on Thursday morning. Jones was shot and killed in July 2020 at the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont, Texas. His girlfriend was also shot but survived the attack. During the trial, Jones’ mother addressed the court and read a victim’s impact statement, expressing the profound impact the crime has had on her family. The judge took … Read more

Justice Served: Convicted Killer of Smith County Deputy Receives 32-Year Prison Sentence

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TYLER, Texas (AP) — A man convicted of killing a Smith County deputy has been sentenced to 32 years in prison. The jury announced the verdict on Wednesday after deliberating on the case. The trial took place in Tyler, Texas. The defendant was found guilty of the murder of the deputy, who was killed while responding to a call in May. The deputy, whose name has not been released, was shot multiple times by the defendant, who was armed at the time of the incident. The defendant was arrested shortly after the shooting. During the … Read more