Murder

Defendant in Child Murder Case Chooses Bench Trial, Waives Jury

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Brian Coulter, the defendant charged with capital murder in the death of Kendrick Lee, has waived his right to a jury trial. Coulter’s lawyers made this announcement on Wednesday, revealing that the trial, originally scheduled for February, will now proceed as a bench trial. The decision means that Judge Kelli Johnson will hear the evidence and determine the verdict and punishment. Coulter’s appearance in the 178th District Court showcased his distinctive yellow jumpsuit and long hair, longer than when he was arrested. It is uncommon for cases of this nature to go … Read more

Mother Acquitted of Felony Murder Charges but Found Guilty of Concealing Son’s Death in Decades-Old Cold Case

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — After more than 20 years, a DeKalb County jury has reached a verdict in the case of a woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son. Teresa Black stood trial for the alleged murder of her son, William Hamilton, whose remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County in 1999. The case remained a mystery until recent developments in 2022. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes has been closely following the trial at the DeKalb County Courthouse. On Tuesday, the jury deliberated and came to a decision just after 1:30 p.m. The verdict … Read more

Mother on Trial for Alleged Murder of 6-Year-Old Son Found Dead 20 Years Ago

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Atlanta, Georgia – Teresa Black, a woman accused of giving her son a toxic dose of medication and disposing of his body, is currently on trial for multiple charges, including murder. Prosecutors allege that Black not only administered a lethal combination of Tylenol and Benadryl to her son, but also struck him in the head before abandoning his remains in a wooded area. The trial has been marked by emotional testimony and arguments from both sides. During the trial, Black’s defense attorney, Bozarth, pleaded with the jurors to separate their feelings towards his client from … Read more

Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Leaping at Judge in Las Vegas Courtroom

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – A man who violently attacked a judge in a Nevada courtroom has been charged with attempted murder. Deobra Delone Redden, 30, faces multiple allegations including battery on a protected person, extortion by threat, and intimidating a public officer. The incident, which occurred on January 3, was captured on courtroom security video. Prior to the attack, Judge Mary Kay Holthus had expressed concerns about Redden’s criminal record and stated that he needed to experience consequences beyond the lenient treatment he had received in a previous case. In that case, Redden had faced … Read more