Murder

Jury Deliberates in High-Stakes Murder Trial of Anthony Carter Over Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

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Columbus, Ind. — Jury deliberations commenced Thursday morning in the Bartholomew Superior Court 1, marking a pivotal phase in the trial of Anthony Carter, a 50-year-old Indianapolis resident accused of the murder of his former girlfriend, Ashley E. Neville. Neville, 40, was found deceased in her home on County Road 650S during the early morning of April 16, 2023. She had previously obtained a restraining order against Carter, who was charged with her murder amid turbulent accusations of fatal domestic violence. The case took a significant turn as the prosecution and defense concluded their presentations. … Read more

Emporia Man Awaits Jury Decision on Attempted Murder and Multiple Other Charges

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Emporia, KS — A complex legal battle is reaching its climax as Travis Wade Westcott, an Emporia resident, stands trial on numerous felony charges, including attempted murder. The jury began their deliberations on Friday after weeks of detailed proceedings and are set to continue on Monday. Since October 15, the Lyon County District Court has been the stage for this intense trial, with testimony concluding only last Thursday. Following the closing arguments, the case was finally handed over to the jury mid-afternoon Friday. They spent approximately two hours in deliberation before pausing for the weekend. … Read more

Second Jury Reaffirms Guilty Verdict in Tulsa Girlfriend Murder Case, Recommends Life Again

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a significant decision this week, Alonzo Kelly was convicted for the second time in the 2016 murder of his girlfriend, Charletta Thomas, officials reported. The repeated guilty verdict came after a retrial was mandated by an appeals court, reasserting the gravity of the crime that has captivated local attention for years. Kelly, who was initially found guilty in 2021 and sentenced to a life term, challenged the verdict, arguing his right to self-representation was unjustly denied. His appeal brought the case back to the spotlight, culminating in this week’s retrial where … Read more

Lubbock Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial, Jury Deadlocked in Case of Fatal 2022 Dispute

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LUBBOCK, Texas — A recent legal proceeding came to an unexpected halt in Lubbock when a judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Julio Gutierrez, due to the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous decision. The case, which has garnered considerable local attention, revolves around the 2022 death of Thomas Richardson. Julio Gutierrez had faced charges over the fatal shooting of Richardson following an escalated altercation. According to court documents, the confrontation occurred within a residence located on the 2700 block of 42nd Street, where law enforcement later discovered Richardson’s body. During the … Read more