Murder

Trial Begins for Ohio Man Accused of Murder and Robbery in Terrance Mills’ 2022 Death

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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The trial for a man accused of the 2022 murder of Terrance Mills in Parkersburg commenced with jury selection on Monday. Justin Keel, a resident of Columbus, faces charges of murder, first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony, and wanton endangerment involving a firearm in connection with Mills’ shooting and subsequent death. According to authorities, Keel conspired with Tyler McCune and Dezaray Roberts to carry out a robbery that ultimately resulted in Mills’ fatal shooting. Roberts has already pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery in December 2022, while McCune is currently awaiting trial … Read more

Baltimore Judge Sets Motions Date for 28-Year-Old Murder Case, Joining Co-Defendant’s Fate

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BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland has scheduled a motions date to potentially join the case of a 28-year-old man with his co-defendant. Christopher McLean is facing charges including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and assault in connection to an incident that occurred on August 18, 2023. The prosecutor did not extend a plea offer to McLean or his co-defendant. However, a pending motion to join the two cases together has been brought to the court’s attention. During the proceedings, Judge Copeland firmly denied a May date for the motion, indicating that … Read more

San Luis Obispo County Jury Convicts Driver of Murder and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in Disturbing DUI Case

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San Luis Obispo, California – A San Luis Obispo County jury has delivered multiple guilty verdicts against Earnesto Nava Herrera in a tragic case that involved murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run causing death, driving under the influence of alcohol causing great bodily injury, and driving on a suspended license. District Attorney Dan Dow made the announcement today, emphasizing the severity of the charges. Herrera faced charges of second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run causing death, driving under the influence of alcohol causing great bodily injury, and driving … Read more

Former South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh Denied New Murder Trial, Judge Rules

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Columbia, South Carolina – Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina attorney who was convicted last year of killing his wife and son, will not be granted a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. Murdaugh’s attorneys had requested a new trial, alleging that the court clerk tampered with the jury, but the judge, Jean Toal, stated that while the clerk made improper comments to the jury, they did not influence the verdict. The judge also expressed doubts about the credibility of the court clerk, Rebecca “Becky” Hill, suggesting that she may have been influenced by … Read more