SecondDegree

Sebring Woman Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Slaying of 88-Year-Old Man

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Sebring, Florida — A Highlands County jury delivered a guilty verdict on Friday for Britney Lee Andrus in connection with the murder of 88-year-old James Little. The jury found Andrus guilty of second-degree murder, grand theft auto, and burglary with assault and battery, stemming from the incidents that occurred on October 22, 2020. Emotions ran high as James Little’s son, Glenn Little, expressed relief at the verdict after waiting five years for justice. “I am extremely gratified by the verdict,” he said, adding that the family is “glad to hear about the results.” Prosecutors contended … Read more

Karen Read Acquitted of Second-Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Death, Jury Convicts on DUI Charge

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Dedham, Massachusetts — A jury acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The verdict was reached after approximately 22 hours of deliberation starting on June 13. The jury’s decision came nearly a year after a previous jury could not reach a consensus on whether Read was guilty in O’Keefe’s death, which occurred during a blizzard in January 2022. O’Keefe was found lying in snow after being struck by Read’s SUV. Prosecutors contended that Read left him behind to die, leading to charges that … Read more

Jury Deliberations Underway: Key Charges Unfold in High-Stakes Trial of Woman Accused of Second-Degree Murder

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In a tense courtroom in Massachusetts, jurors are wrestling with serious charges against a defendant, including second-degree murder, which could lead to a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 15 years. The jury faces the critical task of determining the outcome of multiple charges, including manslaughter while operating under the influence, amid detailed judicial instructions. The legal proceedings outline several paths for the jury. Should they find the defendant not guilty of manslaughter while OUI, they will then consider three lesser charges: involuntary manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, and operating under the influence. The … Read more

High-Stakes Trial: Karen Read Faces Jurors Today in Gripping Second-degree Murder Case After Mistrial

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Karen Read, 45, faces a series of serious charges including second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of a fatal collision. Prosecutors allege that on January 29, 2022, Read struck her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her vehicle during a night of drinking and subsequently abandoned him in the snow. In her defense, Read maintains her innocence, arguing that she merely dropped O’Keefe off at the Canton residence of fellow officer Brian Albert before losing contact with him. Her legal team contends that investigators too quickly targeted Read and failed … Read more