Murderer

Australian Triple Murderer Sentenced to Life for Poisoning Family with Death Cap Mushrooms

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Melbourne, Australia — A judge in Victoria has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for the poisoning deaths of three relatives, marking a significant verdict in a case that has drawn widespread attention. On September 8, 2025, Patterson received a life sentence with a non-parole period of 33 years after being convicted of the murders and an attempted murder involving a deadly meal laced with toxic mushrooms. Justice Christopher Beale, presiding over the case, characterized Patterson’s actions as an extreme betrayal of trust. During the sentencing at the Victoria State Supreme Court, he underscored … Read more

Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Convicted Murderer as Legal Battle Over Georgia Student’s Death Continues

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ATLANTA — A judge has mandated a mental health evaluation for Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan man found guilty of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in February 2024. Ibarra, currently serving a life sentence without parole, is appealing his conviction, prompting his legal team to request the evaluation as part of their case. In November, Ibarra was convicted on multiple counts, including murder, after the court heard that he attacked Riley during her run on campus. Riley was a student at Augusta University’s College of Nursing, which has a … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Gruesome Case of Alleged Murderer Maxwell Anderson Linked to Sade Robinson’s Tragic Death

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MILWAUKEE — Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of Maxwell Anderson, who faces charges in connection with the murder and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson. The case has garnered significant attention since the young woman’s remains were discovered last year. Authorities allege that Robinson was killed shortly after her first date with Anderson in April 2022. Her abandoned vehicle was located the following day, raising immediate concerns about her safety. Subsequent investigations revealed that parts of her body, including a leg, washed ashore at Warnimont Park. Over the subsequent weeks, additional … Read more

Jury Awards $700 Million to Mother in Landmark Case Against Daughter’s Murderer

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — In a staggering civil verdict, a South Carolina jury awarded Dawn Conley, the mother of slain Brittanee Drexel, $700 million in a lawsuit against her daughter’s convicted murderer, Raymond Moody. The jury assigned $500 million in punitive damages and $200 million for actual damages, reflecting the severe emotional impact and distress caused by the tragic incident. Drexel, originally from New York, mysteriously disappeared on April 25, 2009, during a vacation in Myrtle Beach, a case that remained in the national spotlight for years. It wasn’t until recently that Moody confessed to … Read more