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Family Ties and Troubling Testimonies: Key Witnesses Take the Stand in Georgia Man’s Murder Trial Over Missing Teen

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DECORAH, Iowa — The second day of testimony unfolded Tuesday in the Winneshiek County jury trial of James Bachmurski, a Georgia man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Jade Colvin. Bryan Bachmurski, the defendant’s son, was among the witnesses who recounted pivotal moments leading up to Colvin’s last known whereabouts. Bryan testified that March 30, 2017, was the final day he saw Colvin, recalling that his father had driven them to his late-night job around 10 p.m. Colvin was in the vehicle with them at the time. When questioned by … Read more

Colorado Court Orders Review of Police’s Seizure of Man’s Vehicle Following Resolved Criminal Charges

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Lakewood, Colorado — A recent ruling by Colorado’s Court of Appeals has prompted a Jefferson County judge to re-evaluate a request concerning a seized vehicle linked to a criminal case. This decision comes after the case against Kameron Murphy reached a resolution, yet his car remains in police custody. Murphy’s troubles began in September 2022 when he faced charges related to the concerning circumstances surrounding the death of his girlfriend. Though police arrested him for tampering with evidence, he was not charged with homicide. By June 2023, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of … Read more

Legal Labyrinth: Ecuadorian Man’s Case Highlights Troubling New Military Border Policies

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EL PASO, Texas — Attorney Robert J. Perez has lost contact with his client, Dario Trejo-Burbano, an Ecuadorian man recently convicted under a new federal initiative that designates portions of the southern border as military-controlled zones. “I have no idea where he is. I can’t find him,” Perez commented regarding Trejo-Burbano’s current whereabouts. The case has raised concerns about the implications of these federal policies and their impact on individuals caught in the crossfire. Trejo-Burbano was tried in federal court after he crossed the border near El Paso in early May. While he was acquitted … Read more

Randolph County Man’s Case Headed to Grand Jury After Waiving Preliminary Hearing in Child Abuse Allegations

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ELKINS, W.Va. — A Randolph County man charged with sexual abuse is now set to face a grand jury after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. David Allen Watson, 49, is accused of one felony count of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian. He remains incarcerated at Tygart Valley Regional Jail with a cash-only bond set at $50,000. Watson appeared in Randolph County Magistrate Court on May 1 alongside his attorney, Gregory Tingler. Prior to waiving the hearing, Tingler sought to modify Watson’s bond, proposing changes to allow for a surety, … Read more