Murder

Ector County Jurors Find Man Guilty of Murder in 2024 Shooting Case

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ODESSA, Texas — An Ector County jury has found a man guilty of murder stemming from a shooting incident that occurred earlier this year. The conviction comes as part of a broader effort by local law enforcement to address violent crime in the area. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence linking the defendant to the fatal shooting that claimed the life of 29-year-old James Smith in January. Witness testimonies and forensic analysis formed the backbone of the case, leading the jury to deliberate for several hours before reaching a verdict. The shooting reportedly took … Read more

Weleetka Man Convicted of Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Okfuskee County

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal jury has convicted a Weleetka man for his role in a murder that took place in Okfuskee County in June 2024. Michael Wayne Lambert was found guilty on multiple counts, including one for murder in Indian Country and additional charges related to firearm use in connection with the violent crime. The trial commenced on September 8, 2025, and concluded three days later, on September 11. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that Lambert intentionally shot Michael Villalpando multiple times while the victim was on the stairs of an apartment complex in Okemah. … Read more

Jury Weighs Evidence in Dublin Nurse’s Gripping Murder Trial: A Tragic Tale of Love Gone Wrong

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DUBLIN, Ga. — A jury in Laurens County commenced deliberations Monday afternoon in the high-profile murder trial of Ben Whitaker, who is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Tiffani Scarborough, just 59 days after their wedding. The trial has drawn significant public interest, with numerous spectators present in the courthouse to witness the closing arguments presented by both sides. The prosecution laid out its case against Whitaker, emphasizing a recorded police interview in which he confessed to the shooting. “I walked into the kitchen and I shot her,” he stated during the interrogation. Prosecutors contended … Read more

"Justice Served: Donna Adelson Found Guilty in Dan Markel Murder Case After Years of Legal Battles"

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A jury has convicted Donna Adelson, 75, of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel, a prominent law professor known for his scholarship and advocacy. The case has drawn considerable public attention due to its complex family ties and the alleged involvement of Adelson’s family. Dan Markel was fatally shot in July 2014, a crime that investigators have linked to a plot orchestrated by his former in-laws. The motivation, according to law enforcement, stemmed from a desire to enable Markel’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, to relocate to South Florida with their … Read more