Murder

Tarzana Dad to Face Murder Charges as Wife’s Dismembered Body Parts Found in Trash Bin

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LOS ANGELES — A Tarzana father is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday on murder charges after his missing wife’s dismembered body parts were found in a trash bin and his in-laws were discovered dead. Samuel Haskell IV, 35, is facing charges for the murders of his 37-year-old wife Mei Haskell and her parents, 64-year-old Yanxiang Wang and 72-year-old Gaoshan Li, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. Previously, the dismembered body parts found in an Encino dumpster were positively identified as Mei Haskell’s remains. The cause of death was listed as “deferred” … Read more

Jury Set and Ready: Brad Srebnik’s Trial for Double Murder Charges Begins with 16-Member Panel

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Alpena, Michigan – The jury has been selected for the trial of Brad Srebnik, who is accused of murdering Brynn Bills and Abby Hill in 2021. The 16-person jury, consisting of eight men and eight women, was finalized on Thursday at the APlex. While all 16 jury members will be present for the trial, only 12 will participate in the deliberation process, which will be determined through a random selection. The decision to seat more jurors was made to prevent any delays that could arise from unforeseen circumstances, such as COVID-19 infections. If convicted, Srebnik … Read more

Waverly Woman Indicted for Murder and Fraudulent Charges in Wood County Grand Jury Indictments

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Melody Ann Anderson, a resident of Waverly, has been indicted on charges of murder, concealment of a deceased human body, as well as 21 counts of fraudulent use of an access device. She is accused of killing a man and hiding his body. The charges against Anderson stem from an investigation into the disappearance of Robert Marshall Throckmorton, who was reported missing by his family in May 2022. Anderson, who was in a relationship with Throckmorton, told authorities that she shot him after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault her, and … Read more

Tragic Case of Mistaken Driveway: Jury Selection Begins in Second-Degree Murder Trial

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Salem, Washington County – Jury selection commenced on Friday for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is facing the top charge of second-degree murder for the death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The selection process will span multiple days until a jury is fully chosen, with the trial scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. As a result of the unusually large pool of potential jurors, the proceedings are closed to the public and the media. The incident occurred on April 15, 2023, when Monahan allegedly fired a 20-gauge shotgun at an SUV that had mistakenly entered his … Read more