Murder

Jury Selection Starts in High-Profile Case of Georgia Mother Accused of Toddler Son’s Murder

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a somber turn of events, jury selection commenced Wednesday for Leilani Simon who faces charges in the tragic death of her young son, Quinton. The case has captured local attention due to its heart-wrenching details involving the alleged murder and subsequent disposal of the toddler’s body in a dumpster. Leilani Simon, formerly a resident of Burke County, was arrested shortly before Thanksgiving last year and was later indicted on 19 counts including malice murder, felony murder, and concealing the death of another. The accusations followed an intense investigation that began when … Read more

Roanoke Grand Jury Indicts Three Men in High-Profile Murder Cases

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ROANOKE, Va. — A Grand Jury in Roanoke indicted three local men on serious criminal charges, reviving attention to past violent incidents that shook the community. The indictments, issued this Monday, involve cases of murder and robbery that had occurred between 2021 and 2022. Eric Dwayne Swain Jr., 23, faces six felony charges including first-degree murder, robbery, aggravated malicious wounding, and three counts pertaining to the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. These charges link back to a harrowing night on January 23, 2022. During the incidents of that evening, Tyiray … Read more

Tupac Shakur’s Family Secures High-Profile Lawyer to Probe Diddy’s Alleged Involvement in 1996 Murder

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Las Vegas, NV – The family of the late Tupac Shakur has intensified efforts to uncover the truth behind his 1996 murder, enlisting prominent attorney Alex Spiro to examine any potential connection to Sean “Diddy” Combs. Despite previous investigations, which left unanswered questions surrounding Shakur’s death, this new inquiry could inject fresh momentum into the more than two decades-old case. Alex Spiro, a high-profile lawyer known for his defense of Alec Baldwin among other celebrities, has been tasked by Shakur’s family to navigate the complex allegations that have persisted for years. In a notorious unsolved … Read more

Ex-Alameda County Deputy Convicted in Double Murder Amid Scandal Over Failed Psych Tests of Other Deputies

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A former Alameda County sheriff’s deputy was convicted of first-degree murder in the killings of a Dublin couple, a case that gripped the community and cast a shadow over the sheriff’s department after revelations of widespread psychological assessment failures among deputies. The jury found 26-year-old Devin Williams guilty in the deaths of Maria and Benison Tran, who were fatally shot in their home on September 7, 2022. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Williams was romantically involved with Maria Tran, notwithstanding her marriage to Benison Tran. The couple’s teenage son was … Read more