SecondDegree

Fairbanks Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder: A Community Grapples with the Aftermath

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A jury has found Matthew Myers guilty of second-degree murder, marking a significant decision in a case that has drawn the community’s attention. The verdict came after jurors deliberated for several hours following a trial that examined the events surrounding the fatal incident. The case centered on the death of 37-year-old William “Bill” Tuttle, whose body was discovered in a Fairbanks home in February. Prosecutors argued that Myers intentionally caused Tuttle’s death during a heated altercation. Testimony from witnesses detailed a tumultuous relationship between the two men, shedding light on the circumstances … Read more

Fairbanks Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting During Confrontation

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A Fairbanks jury found Matthew Lee Myers guilty of multiple charges, including second-degree murder, following a shooting incident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Rolando Khaleel Pressley on May 6, 2022. After a six-day trial, the jury deliberated for over nine hours before reaching their verdict on Friday. Myers, 45, was convicted of three counts of felony second-degree murder, which included one count stemming from a lesser-included charge of first-degree murder. Additionally, he faced a charge of felony weapons misconduct, four counts of felony third-degree assault, and a charge of misdemeanor … Read more

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