Murder

New York Woman Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Mother’s Death Amid Conflicting Evidence

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CORTLAND, N.Y. – An Oswego County woman has been convicted of second-degree murder following a brief trial in Cortland County, authorities announced Wednesday. Ariela Thran, 33, from Granby, could be sentenced to life in prison after jurors found her responsible for the fatal December 2023 incident that claimed the life of her mother, Patricia Halverson, in Solon. The verdict, which concluded after only eight days of proceedings, has resonated throughout the community, coming on the heels of mixed expert testimony regarding the cause of Halverson’s injuries. “We are satisfied with the jury’s decision,” expressed Cortland … Read more

Orlando Woman Indicted for Second Degree Murder Following Fatal Road Rage Shooting

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Orlando, FL – Authorities have indicted 47-year-old Tina Allgeo on charges of second-degree murder with a firearm following a road rage confrontation that led to the death of Mihail Tsvetkov. On the evening of December 2, 2024, Orlando police were dispatched to the scene at the junction of East Colonial Drive and Primrose Drive after receiving an emergency call. Upon arrival, officers found Tsvetkov fatally wounded by a gunshot on the road. The investigation soon revealed a heated exchange between Allgeo and Tsvetkov leading up to the incident. What started seemingly as a typical road … Read more

Milwaukee Man Convicted for the 2022 Murder of Young Mother, Body Found in Creek

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Milwaukee, WI – A Milwaukee County jury convicted Nicolas Matzen of the murder of his former girlfriend, Emily Rogers, whose body was discovered near a creek in St. Francis nearly three years ago. The verdict was delivered after jurors deliberated for nearly three hours on Friday. Nicolas Matzen, who was visibly unemotional next to his attorney Scott Anderson, faced charges stemming from the death of Rogers, a 23-year-old mother from Milwaukee. The incident occurred approximately 34 months after Rogers was found dead in the 1300 block of East Waterford Street in St. Francis. Emily Rogers, … Read more

18 Jurors Chosen for High-Profile Megan McDonald Murder Trial

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Albany, N.Y. – As a trial looms over the city, 18 people have been selected to serve on the jury for the highly anticipated murder trial involving the tragic death of Megan McDonald. This critical phase sets the stage for the legal proceedings expected to capture local and national attention. Megan McDonald, a 20-year-old whose life was abruptly ended, was found deceased in a remote area of the town in March 2003. Her car, discovered nearby, and other personal belongings unfolded a grim scene, sparking widespread outrage and a long, laborious investigation. In this high-profile … Read more