Stepfathers

Ellicott Resident Faces Trial for Stepfather’s Murder Amid Dramatic Family Dispute

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MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Jury selection is set to begin today for an Ellicott man charged with the murder of his stepfather, escalating a case that has previously been overshadowed by legal postponements. Tucker Richard, 19, faces a second-degree murder charge following the fatal shooting of 57-year-old Scott Blake at their shared residence on the outskirts of Jamestown. The incident, which took place on January 6, 2023, reportedly stemmed from a familial dispute that spiraled out of control. Authorities indicated that previous altercations between the two were frequent, culminating in a deadly confrontation over a messy … Read more

Elkins Man Testifies In His Own Defense During Tense Murder Trial Over Stepfather’s Death

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ELKINS, W.Va. — In the quiet streets of Elkins, the dramatic trial of Kenneth Gilliam, 59, implicated in the first-degree murder of his stepfather, reached its climactic phase with jury deliberations commencing Thursday. The case has gripped the Randolph County community due to its dark undertones and a history of domestic wrangles. Gilliam, who took the stand in his defense, faced charges for the fatal stabbing of 75-year-old Donald Kelly on March 5, 2022, in the home they shared. Arrested several months after the incident, his courtroom testimony provided a chilling recount of familial hostility … Read more

Murder or Defense? Jurors Deliberate Fate of Jonathan A. Hidalgo in Stepfather’s Shooting Death

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Yakima, Washington – Jurors will commence deliberations on Monday to determine whether Jonathan A. Hidalgo is guilty of murder or if he acted to protect a vulnerable child. The murder trial of Hidalgo, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his stepfather, Charles Ellis Wade Mills, concluded on Friday with closing arguments presented in Yakima County Superior Court. Both sides agree that Hidalgo, 21, fatally shot Mills in the head. However, the attorneys presented differing arguments regarding the motive behind the crime. Hidalgo claimed that he killed Mills because he believed … Read more