Murder

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Appeals Judge’s Decision to Overturn Decades-Old Murder Conviction

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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is challenging a recent ruling that overturned the murder conviction of William Franklin, who spent 44 years in prison. Franklin, now 77, was convicted in 1980 for a murder that occurred in 1976 in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood. According to Franklin’s defense attorney, jailhouse informants falsely testified against him after being provided with drugs and sexual favors by detectives. The defense claims that these incentives led to the wrongful identification of Franklin as the murder suspect. Judge Tracy Brandeis-Roman of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas recently vacated … Read more

Ella French Murder Trial: Jury Commences Deliberation in Landmark Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — The jury has begun deliberations in the murder trial of Ella French, a Chicago police officer who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in August 2021. The trial, which captivated the city and drew nationwide attention, centers around the events that led to French’s tragic death and the pursuit of justice for her and her family. The prosecution presented a compelling case against the defendants, Emonte Morgan and his brother Eric Morgan, both of whom are facing charges of first-degree murder. The prosecution argued that the brothers acted with premeditation and … Read more

Justice Prevails: Brad Compher Found Guilty for Nori Jones’ Murder in Landmark Jury Verdict

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Madison, Wisconsin – A jury has found Brad Compher guilty of the murder of Nori Jones, bringing a long-awaited closure to the case. The conviction came after a thorough examination of evidence and testimonies from witnesses. Compher, a former school teacher, faced charges related to the death of Jones, a well-known local community activist. The trial lasted for several weeks, with the prosecution presenting a compelling case against the defendant. They argued that Compher had a motive to kill Jones, as she had been critical of his teaching methods and had publicly called for an … Read more

Jury Deliberations Begin as Brad Compher Murder Trial Concludes: Examining the Evidence and Arguments

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POCATELLO, Idaho – After a lengthy trial at the Bannock County Courthouse, the fate of Brad Compher now rests in the hands of the jury. Closing arguments concluded on Monday morning, with both the prosecution and defense presenting their final appeals. Prosecutor Jonathan Radford started his closing arguments by urging the jury to use common sense in evaluating all the evidence. He detailed the sequence of events, alleging that Compher discovered Nori Jones’ residence, tampered with the porch light, cut the screen to her window, and entered her home. According to Radford, Compher proceeded to … Read more