Murder

Father Accused of Murdering 4-Year-Old Son: Bigsby Murder Trial Reaches Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberation Stage

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HAMPTON, Va. – The closing arguments and jury deliberation are set to begin in the murder trial of a man accused of killing his 4-year-old son and concealing his body before reporting him missing. The accused, whose name is Bigsby, allegedly committed the heinous act approximately seven months before filing the missing person report in Hampton. The trial has gripped the community with its shocking and devastating details. Bigsby stands accused of taking the life of his own child and attempting to cover up the crime. The prosecution has presented evidence and witnesses, painting a … Read more

Fargo Man Faces Jury Trial for Murder in Minot Hotel Shooting

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MINOT, North Dakota – The jury selection process began in the North Central District Court on Monday for the murder trial of Darrion Deshon Jackson, a Fargo man accused of shooting Timothy Chrishaod Smith at a Minot hotel in January 2023. Jackson, 33, was arrested and charged with murder by the Minot Police. Over 100 potential jurors were interviewed in two rounds at the Ward County Courthouse. According to court documents, the fatal shooting occurred after an argument between Jackson and Smith, when Smith attempted to enter a hotel room where Jackson was present. In … Read more

30-Year Cold Case Finally Solved: Jury Selection Begins for Teacher’s Murder with New DNA Evidence

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BEAUMONT, Texas — Jury selection has commenced in the trial of Clayton Foreman, a 63-year-old man from Reynoldsburgh, Ohio, who stands accused of the murder of Beaumont teacher Mary Cathine Edwards three decades ago. The case remained unsolved for a significant period until new DNA evidence emerged, leading to Foreman’s arrest. The murder of the beloved teacher had left authorities perplexed for a long time since her body was discovered in her home on January 14, 1995. Initial investigations determined that Edwards had been the victim of a homicide, prompting the collection of evidence at … Read more

Innocence Prevails: After 34 Years, Pennsylvania Man Exonerated and Freed in 1990 Murder Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A man who spent over three decades in prison for a 1990 murder has been released after a judge overturned his conviction. Ronald Johnson, 61, was freed from State Correctional Institution-Phoenix this week. The decision to vacate his conviction came after the Philadelphia judge and the prosecutor dismissed the charges. Johnson’s release was the result of the tireless efforts of him and three generations of his family, who fought for his innocence, according to Phillips Black, a nonprofit law firm advocating for incarcerated individuals. Johnson’s first plan as a free man after … Read more