Murder

Trial Adjourned Early After Spectators Make Contact with Juror in Alcona County Murder Case

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HARRISVILLE, Mich. – The trial of Aaron Trout, who is facing murder and child abuse charges for the alleged killing of 2-year-old Jayde McDonnell, was adjourned early on Friday due to interference from spectators. Two individuals made direct contact with one of the jurors, despite repeated warnings from Judge Laura Frawley. The incident occurred during a recess period when the jury was out of the courtroom. Judge Frawley expressed her disappointment and reprimanded the individual involved for her conduct. She also mentioned that Alcona County prosecutor Thomas Weichel was considering holding her in contempt of … Read more

Judge Sets Jury Trial Date in New Year’s Day Double Murder Case: March Trial Scheduled for Death of Justin Boyd and Jasmine Ivy-Dede

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A jury trial has been scheduled for March in the case of a double murder that occurred on New Year’s Day. The trial will address the deaths of Justin Boyd and Jasmine Ivy-Dede. According to a judge’s ruling on Friday, the trial will take place later this year. The victims, Justin Boyd and Jasmine Ivy-Dede, lost their lives on January 1st in a tragic incident. The judge’s decision to set a jury trial for the case is a significant development in seeking justice for their deaths. The trial is expected to shed light on the … Read more

Alleged Shooter in December Murder of Darrius Wickware Moves Forward to Grand Jury after Preliminary Hearing

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The alleged shooter involved in the December murder of Darrius Wickware, Quinton Hampton, appeared in court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. During the hearing, enough evidence was presented to move the case forward to a grand jury. According to witness statements gathered by the Bowling Green Police Department, Hampton and Wickware were engaged in a physical altercation prior to 3 a.m. on Saturday, December 30th. Witnesses stated that during the altercation, Hampton exposed his shirt and a gunshot was heard. However, no witnesses actually saw the murder weapon. After the … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Finds Levon Wright Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Tallahassee Stabbing

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Tallahassee, FL – A man has been convicted of second-degree murder for the brutal stabbing of another man at a convenience store in Tallahassee in 2021. Levon Wright, 31, from Delaware Street, was found guilty by a jury after a brief deliberation on Thursday. The jury rejected the defense’s argument that Wright had acted in self-defense, claiming that the victim had been attempting to rob him at the time. The State Attorney’s Office released a statement announcing the verdict. The incident occurred at the Time Saver convenience store on West Brevard Street, where Tallahassee police … Read more