SecondDegree

Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Wife’s Boyfriend

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A jury in Kern County has convicted a man of murder in the shooting death of his wife’s boyfriend in 2021. The jury found Dashaun Hunter guilty of second-degree murder, which could result in a prison term of 15 years to life. However, due to enhancements filed in the case, Hunter faces a significantly longer sentence. According to prosecutor Samantha Allen, Hunter, 36, shot and killed Reginald McCoy Jr. on February 20, 2021, after discovering his wife’s relationship with McCoy. Hunter was on a FaceTime call with his wife when he fired … Read more

Teenager Indicted for Second-Degree Murder in Compass Academy Parking Lot Incident: Court Appearance Raises Questions

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Idaho Falls, Idaho – A 19-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury for second-degree murder following an incident in the parking lot of Compass Academy. Gabriel Aaron Perkins appeared in court on Friday for an initial appearance in front of Magistrate Judge Wiley Dennert. Perkins, who was granted permission to wear civilian clothes, was indicted for several felonies, including second-degree murder, aggravated battery, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death, and destruction of evidence. He also faces sentencing enhancements related to the use of a deadly weapon. According to … Read more

Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in Dramatic Stabbing Case: Sentencing to Follow

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CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper man has been found guilty of second-degree homicide in the stabbing death of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. After less than four hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, took the stand in his own defense on Friday, tearfully claiming that he had stabbed Schroeder, his longtime friend, in self-defense on June 26, 2021. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence that tied Marquez to Schroeder’s death. The district attorney reminded the jury of Marquez’s initial denial of any knowledge of Schroeder’s whereabouts during an interview … Read more

Webster County Jail Escapees Indicted for Second-Degree Escape – Trial Dates Set

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Dixon, Kentucky – Two men who escaped from Webster County Detention Center in December are now facing charges after being indicted by a grand jury on February 14th. According to the grand jury, there was sufficient evidence against Tony Bojangles Elders and Jodie Eugene Crowley for their cases to proceed to Webster County Circuit Court. Both men have been charged with second-degree escape. Last Thursday, Elders and Crowley were arraigned, with pretrial conference dates set for May 2nd. The incident took place on December 17th when the two inmates walked away from the jail’s Restricted … Read more