Murder

Jury Awards $700 Million in Damages in High-Profile Murder and Kidnapping Case of Vacationing Teen

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Columbia, SC — After a lengthy legal process, a jury has ruled that Raymond Moody, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 2009 kidnapping, rape, and murder of 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, must pay a substantial sum for his crimes. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, orders Moody to pay $200 million in actual damages and an additional $500 million in punitive damages. Brittanee Drexel, from New York, was on a vacation in Myrtle Beach when she vanished in April 2009. It wasn’t until 13 years later, in 2022, that her remains were discovered, bringing … Read more

Quick Verdict: Centerville Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Toddler’s Death

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Centerville, Iowa — In a swift decision on Tuesday, a jury found 49-year-old Roger Gillespie guilty of first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death after less than 30 minutes of deliberation. The charges stem from the death of two-year-old Journey Marberry, who Gillespie was babysitting when he reported her unresponsive on January 19, 2024. The tragic events unfolded over a week, with Journey ultimately passing away at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. During the trial, the prosecution argued that Gillespie had violently shaken the child and struck her head … Read more

California Judge on Trial for Wife’s Murder Claims Shooting Was Accidental During Emotional Testimony

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A high-profile murder trial involving a Southern California judge has captured widespread attention as the accused took the stand in his own defense on Monday. Jeffrey Ferguson, a 74-year-old Orange County Superior Court Judge, faced intense scrutiny as he recounted the tragic incident in which he shot his wife, Sheryl, claiming it was an inadvertent discharge during an argument. Ferguson, who has served on the bench for over a decade but is currently suspended, conveyed to the court that the shooting occurred accidentally as he was handling a firearm he usually … Read more

Jury Clears Suspect on Murder Charges, Convicts Co-defendant in Wapato Drive-by Shooting

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WAPATO, Wash. — A significant court ruling emerged from the Yakima County Superior Court on Friday, absolving Elias Joel C. Campos-Dones of murder and drive-by shooting charges linked to a fatal incident in Wapato. Meanwhile, the jury found Xavier Anthony Randall guilty of second-degree murder and related accusations stemming from the May 5 shooting death of Charlie Jimenez. During the trial, it surfaced that Randall also faced charges for fleeing police after attempting to evade a Toppenish officer soon after Jimenez was fatally shot. This action led to an escalated pursuit that concluded with Randall’s … Read more