Murder

Peoria Man Found Guilty of Murder After Fatal Dice Game Shooting

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PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria County jury found Ronnie Simmons guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting of Demetrious Davis during a dice game in North Valley last year. In addition to the murder charge, the jury also convicted Simmons, 23, of aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the state’s attorney’s office. The four-day trial included testimony that detailed the events leading up to the shooting. Witnesses indicated that Simmons was a participant in the dice game, and his repeated losses prompted him to leave … Read more

Milestone Trial Date Established in Landmark Alabama Kidnapping and Murder Case, Sparking Legal Reforms

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A trial date has been established for a high-profile case involving kidnapping and murder, which has significantly influenced legal reforms in Alabama. The case, which garnered widespread attention, has raised discussions around safety laws and child protections throughout the state. In a Montgomery courtroom, the defendant, charged with multiple counts including capital murder and kidnapping, appeared before a judge as the trial’s start date was set for next month. The crime, which took place several years ago, involved the tragic loss of a young victim and stirred a local outcry for legislative … Read more

Indianapolis Man Convicted in Triple Murder Case; Two Sentences Set as Jury Remains Deadlocked on Third Charge

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INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been convicted in connection with a triple homicide that took place last year outside an apartment complex in Lawrence. Malik Shaw faces sentencing after being found guilty of two counts of murder. On Thursday, jurors determined that Shaw, 25, was responsible for the deaths of Aaliyah Wortman and Londyn Coleman, both 19. The verdicts followed nearly 11 hours of deliberation, with the jury announcing their decision early that morning. Sentencing for Shaw is scheduled for August 27. The jury was unable to reach a consensus on a charge related to … Read more

"Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Murder Trial of Aurora Dentist Accused of Poisoning His Wife"

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Jury deliberations commenced Tuesday afternoon following closing statements in the high-profile murder trial of an Aurora dentist accused of killing his wife. James Craig faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and solicitation to commit various forms of tampering and perjury, stemming from the alleged poisoning of his spouse, Angela Craig. The prosecution asserts that James Craig, 43, murdered his wife by poisoning her smoothies with lethal substances, specifically cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a common ingredient in over-the-counter eye drops. Angela Craig, who was 43 at the time of her death, suffered various … Read more