Murderer

Convicted Murderer Denied New Trial Amid Claims of Prosecutorial Misconduct

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MUNCIE, Ind. — A convicted murderer in Delaware Circuit Court has been denied a petition for a new trial after claiming prosecutorial misconduct. Marcus Hanyard, 29, was found guilty in February 2018 of murder, conspiracy to commit burglary, and unlawful possession of a firearm. On Feb. 9, 2017, Hanyard broke into the home of a well-known drug dealer in Muncie and fatally shot Zack Farmer in the head, chest, and legs. According to court documents, Hanyard had discussed robbing the dealer, Isaiah Davis, with Matt Fisher and three others. Fisher, who purchased drugs from Davis, … Read more

Attorney for Accused Murderer Chad Daybell Requests Withdrawal from Case, Citing Uncompensated Work and Need for Capital-Qualified Counsel

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BOISE, Idaho – Chad Daybell, the man accused of killing his first wife and aiding convicted murderer Lori Vallow in the killing of two of her children, is seeking a new attorney for his case. The request comes as Daybell faces charges of murder and conspiracy in the deaths of his wife Tammy Daybell, as well as Vallow’s seven-year-old son JJ Vallow and 16-year-old daughter Tylee Ryan. Daybell also faces counts of insurance fraud related to Tammy’s murder. Prosecutors allege that Daybell and Vallow planned the murders of their family members in late 2019 and … Read more

Capital Murderer Who Killed Huntsville STAC Agent Sentenced to Death in Landmark Case

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – LaJeremony Brown, a man convicted for the murder of Huntsville STAC Agent Billy Clardy III, was formally sentenced to death by a Madison County Judge on Friday. The jury had previously found Brown guilty of capital murder in October and voted to sentence him to death with a 10-2 majority in November. Judge Chris Comer completed the formalization of the sentence on Friday. Brown had filed a motion after his conviction in an attempt to have his death sentence overturned. However, the motion was denied today by Judge Comer. Despite being given … Read more

Intriguing Twist: Columbus Man’s Last Words Reveal Identity of Alleged Murderer – But Will It Be Admissible in Court?

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COLUMBUS, Georgia – A dying man in Columbus reportedly identified his alleged killer before succumbing to his injuries. Now, the question remains: will this crucial piece of information be admissible in the upcoming trial? The incident occurred in Columbus, Georgia, where a man whose name has not been disclosed due to privacy concerns, named his alleged assailant before passing away. This revelation has set the stage for a potential challenge in court regarding the admissibility of the dying declaration. Dying declarations have long been considered an exception to the hearsay rule in court. This exception … Read more