Murder

Justice Served: Jury Convicts Man in 2017 Murder of Visually Impaired Victim

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In Nut Grove, following a brief yet intense trial, Jenoure Craig was convicted of the murder of 38-year-old Amlack Lambert, a visually impaired man, ending a legal saga that stretched over six years. The jury reached their verdict of guilty on Wednesday after two hours of deliberation, marking a significant conclusion to a case that resonated deeply within the community. The incident that led to Lambert’s tragic death occurred on February 12, 2017, inside a local bar in Nut Grove where he was fatally shot in the upper body. The severity of his wounds led … Read more

Trial Begins for Three Men Charged in 2021 Conspiracy and Murder of 19-Year-Old

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Chester, PA — Jury selection commenced on Friday in the trial of three men accused in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Samad Montgomery in 2021. The suspects, Hakeem Montes, 21, Khasir Bennett, 20, and Marlon Cooper, 21, all from Chester, are facing various charges including first-, second-, and third-degree murder, conspiracy, and firearms offenses. This tragic event occurred on August 7, 2021, around 5 a.m. on the 1200 block of Clover Lane, where police discovered Montgomery alongside a vehicle, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. The medical examiner confirmed the cause of death as homicide by … Read more

Veteran Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Cousin’s Death Amid PTSD Defense in Converse County Trial

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DOUGLAS, Wyo. — A jury in Converse County delivered a second-degree murder conviction to a Douglas man, Mark Helms, aged 44, for the fatal shooting of his cousin last year. This verdict arrived after intense deliberations following a weeklong trial centered around the mental competency of Helms at the time of the crime. Helms, a military veteran with a substantial history of service and multiple deployments, was accused of killing Nicholas Velazquez, 38, on the night of September 13, 2023. Reports indicate that the cousins had been drinking together in Helms’ residence at the time … Read more

Youngstown Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Rapid Jury Decision Despite Questionable Witness Credibility

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Youngstown, Ohio — After a swift deliberation of just 90 minutes, including a lunch break, a jury found 21-year-old Leighton Weaver guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of 42-year-old Lance Louis. The trial concluded on its fourth day in a Lawrence County courtroom presided over by Judge J. Craig Cox. The decision arrived on Friday amid a courtroom filled with family members of both the victim and the defendant as well as courthouse employees. The verdict also included a conviction for reckless endangerment, setting the stage for Weaver to face a potential life sentence … Read more