Slaying

Death Penalty Case Set to Begin: Jury Selection Kicks Off in Trial for Slaying of North Kansas City Officer

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The trial of Joshua Rocha, charged with the capital murder of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez, will begin next week with jury selection set to commence. This case has garnered significant attention as Clay County prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty, marking the first time in nearly three decades that this course of action has been taken in the region. Officer Vasquez was fatally shot in July 2022 during a traffic stop involving a vehicle with expired temporary tags. Rocha faces serious charges in connection with this tragic … Read more

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

Tarzana Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges in Wife and In-Laws’ Slaying

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Encino, California – The man accused of brutally murdering his wife and in-laws and disposing of his wife’s remains in a trash bin, entered a plea of not guilty on Friday. Samuel Bond Haskell, who is currently being held without bail, is scheduled to return to court in February for a preliminary hearing. The disturbing case involves the disappearance of Tarzana woman Mei Haskell and her parents, Yanxiang Wang and Gaoshan Li. Mei Haskell’s uncle is seeking justice and closure for his family’s tragic ordeal. Samuel Haskell was arrested in November after a video linked … Read more

Murder Trial Begins for Minot Man Charged with Roommate’s Brutal Slaying

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MINOT, ND – Jury selection has commenced in the trial of a Minot man accused of the murder of his roommate over three years ago. Shawnee Krall, 31, is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of Alice Queirolo, 29, which occurred in December 2020. Crucial evidence, including the car where Queirolo’s body was found, has been dismissed by the court due to the lack of a proper search warrant. The trial, anticipated to run until January 12th, presents the possibility of a life sentence for Krall if he is found guilty. As … Read more