Roommate

Roommate Convicted of First-Degree Murder as Sentencing Phase Looms in Dramatic Fayetteville Case

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A jury has found Jason Lawson guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his roommate, Benjamin Martin. The verdict was reached Thursday after a trial that shed light on the events surrounding Martin’s death in 2024. The case began when Fayetteville police responded to a call from a third roommate, a woman who alleged that Lawson had fatally harmed Martin following a violent dispute. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Martin’s body, leading to the swift arrest of Lawson. Testimony during the trial revealed escalating tensions between Lawson … Read more

Allen County Jury Convicts Haitian National of Murdering Roommate in Gruesome Case

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LIMA, Ohio — An Allen County jury reached a verdict in just a few hours after four days of testimony in the case against a local Haitian national accused of murdering his roommate. Gervens Justilien, 33, was convicted of aggravated murder, murder, strangulation, and rape in the killing of 26-year-old Chrislande Auguste. He has been sentenced to serve 41 years to life in prison. The tragic incident took place in March 2024, when Justilien and Auguste were residing together on Makley Drive in American Township alongside other Haitian nationals. The case drew significant attention as … Read more

"Trial Unfolds as Flatmate Allegedly Murders Roommate for Money: A Tale of Deception and Betrayal"

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Brisbane, Australia — A trial has revealed disturbing details surrounding the alleged murder of a young woman by her flatmate, who is also accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars from the victim’s family. The prosecution described Yang Zhao, 30, as someone who desired a lavish lifestyle but struggled with significant financial problems. Zhao has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering Qiong Yan, 29, at their apartment in September 2020. However, he has admitted to interfering with Yan’s corpse, which police discovered hidden in a large toolbox on the balcony approximately ten months … Read more

Decades-Old College Roommate Murder Case Reopened in Grand Forks Trial

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Grand Forks, ND — The opening statements in the trial of Nichole Rice, accused of the near two-decade-old murder of her college roommate, were delivered Tuesday in a courtroom shifted to Grand Forks due to heavy pretrial media exposure. Rice faces allegations over the death of 18-year-old Anita Knutson, originally from Minot, an incident that stunned the local community several years ago. With nearly 150 jurors screened, most were unfamiliar with the details of the case that dates back to their college days. Prosecutors argue that a deep-seated animosity between Rice and Knutson led to … Read more