Sentences

Jefferson County Jury Sentences Repeat Offender to 28 Years for Continuous Child Sexual Abuse

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BEAUMONT, Texas — A jury in Jefferson County has convicted 43-year-old David Allen Tovar of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The verdict was delivered last Friday, and a sentencing hearing was held on Monday, where the court imposed a 28-year prison term. Tovar, a registered sex offender, faced serious allegations stemming from multiple incidents involving a minor. As a first-degree felony, continuous sexual abuse of a child carries a potential sentence ranging from 25 years to life imprisonment, highlighting the gravity of the offenses. During the trial, which took place under Judge John Stevens, … Read more

Jury Delivers Justice: Life Sentences Without Parole Recommended for Spikes in High-Profile Murders

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky — A jury has recommended two life sentences without the possibility of parole for a man convicted of murdering two local residents nearly four years ago. The decision came late Thursday during a session of the Christian County Circuit Court, where families of the victims, Candace Marcel and Stanley Bussell, have awaited justice since the tragic events unfolded. The deliberations concluded after jurors examined evidence and testimonies related to the case. The defendant, identified as 33-year-old Spencer Spikes, faced charges that included two counts of murder. His alleged actions have deeply affected the … Read more

Indianapolis Man Convicted in Triple Murder Case; Two Sentences Set as Jury Remains Deadlocked on Third Charge

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INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been convicted in connection with a triple homicide that took place last year outside an apartment complex in Lawrence. Malik Shaw faces sentencing after being found guilty of two counts of murder. On Thursday, jurors determined that Shaw, 25, was responsible for the deaths of Aaliyah Wortman and Londyn Coleman, both 19. The verdicts followed nearly 11 hours of deliberation, with the jury announcing their decision early that morning. Sentencing for Shaw is scheduled for August 27. The jury was unable to reach a consensus on a charge related to … Read more

Judge Rips Into Doomsday Mother Lori Vallow Daybell as She Receives Dual Life Sentences: ‘You Should Never Be Released’

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PHOENIX — Just ahead of receiving two additional life sentences, Lori Vallow Daybell, an Idaho mother whose doomsday beliefs fueled her criminal cases, voiced her dissatisfaction with jail conditions and the judicial system, asserting that the rules of evidence prevented her from telling her side of the story. Judge Justin Beresky quickly countered her claim, emphasizing that both sides do indeed have the opportunity to present their narratives in court. This exchange underscored the ongoing conflict between Vallow Daybell, who opted to represent herself in her conspiracy to commit murder trials, and Beresky, who did … Read more