SecondDegree

Candler Man Sentenced to Nearly 23 Years for 2023 Second-Degree Murder of Jeremy Greer

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Eric Jeron Wilson, 36, has been sentenced to between 18 and nearly 23 years in prison following his conviction for second-degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Jeremy Greer. The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced that Wilson received a sentence ranging from 216 to 272 months after a jury delivered its verdict. The incident that led to the charges occurred during a confrontation that escalated to gunfire. According to evidence presented at trial, Wilson and Greer were involved in a dispute that turned deadly. Prosecutors argued that Wilson acted with malice … Read more

"Convicted in Tragedy: Covington Drug Dealer Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in 15-Year-Old’s Fentanyl Overdose"

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Covington, Louisiana — A St. Tammany Parish jury swiftly found 23-year-old Alvin Laurant Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in the overdose death of a 15-year-old girl. The verdict came just 35 minutes into deliberations on May 8, 2025, stemming from a fatal incident involving fentanyl in July 2022. This case previously saw an inconclusive trial in February, where a single juror’s hesitation led to a hung jury despite eleven members favoring conviction. Assistant District Attorneys Iain Dover and Gary Tromblay represented the prosecution in both trials, with Judge Tara Zeller overseeing the proceedings. The investigation … Read more

California Judge Convicted in Second-Degree Murder of Wife, Faces 40 Years to Life

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Santa Ana, California — A judge from Southern California was convicted on second-degree murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of his wife during a domestic dispute last year. The verdict concluded a high-profile trial that captured national attention due to the judge’s legal background and the tragic circumstances of the case. Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, a respected member of the Orange County Superior Court, faced the jury’s decision after admittedly shooting his 65-year-old wife, Sheryl, during an altercation at their Anaheim Hills residence. Despite claims that the shooting was accidental, the jury found Ferguson … Read more

California Judge Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death After Family Argument Escalates

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Santa Ana, Calif. — A California Superior Court judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson. This verdict, delivered by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, marks a significant turn in a case that has captured the attention of both the legal community and the public. The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 3, 2023, when Ferguson and his wife reportedly argued over family finances while dining at a local Mexican restaurant. The altercation escalated at their home during a viewing of the … Read more