Murder

Local Man Acquitted of Murder in 2020 Matthews Shooting Case

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MATTHEWS, N.C. — A local man was acquitted of murder charges in connection with a shooting that took place in 2020. Zatario Stewart’s trial concluded on Wednesday, following a week-long process overseen by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. The case centered around the death of 27-year-old Cory Carpenter, who was found deceased in an abandoned vehicle on Lakeview Circle. Authorities apprehended Stewart and another suspect shortly after the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but they attracted significant attention in the local community. The other defendant in the case, Tobias Lamario … Read more

Matriarch Fights for Justice: Donna Adelson Seeks New Trial in High-Profile Murder Case

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The matriarch of a South Florida family, facing a potential life sentence for the calculated murder of her former son-in-law, is seeking a new trial. Donna Adelson’s legal team contends that alleged juror misconduct and judicial errors justify revisiting her case. Adelson was convicted earlier this month after jurors delivered guilty verdicts during a trial that lasted several weeks. She faced serious charges including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation concerning the death of Daniel Markel, a law professor at Florida State University, who was killed in 2014. In a motion for a … Read more

Jury Hears Conflicting Accounts in Little Elm Murder Trial of Alec Adamson

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Little Elm, Texas—The murder trial of Alec Adamson, accused in the shooting death of 19-year-old David Pleasant, resumed Friday, with jurors hearing testimony from the lead detective and medical professionals. The proceedings were paused for the weekend, leaving the jury poised to begin deliberations on Monday. Adamson, also 19, allegedly shot Pleasant during a drug transaction on February 3, 2023, at Kings Crossing Park. Another young man, Mason Schiller, was present during the incident and has faced charges for his involvement in the alleged drug deal but has not been indicted or tried. Defense attorneys … Read more

Pompano Beach Murder: Two Men Indicted in 2019 Shooting of Clarens Calixte

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Two men have been indicted in connection with the murder of Clarens Calixte, who was shot to death in December 2019. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Benson Blaise and 32-year-old Derrick Jules face first-degree murder charges. The indictment follows an extensive investigation launched after deputies discovered Calixte unresponsive from gunshot wounds in an apartment building on December 20, 2019, shortly after 3 a.m. He was transported by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead. Blaise, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, … Read more