Suspect in 2020 Victoria Killing Rejects Plea Deal, Fires Lawyer as Murder Charges Loom

VICTORIA, Canada — In a surprise turn of events at a court hearing, George Thurrott, charged in connection with a fatal 2020 incident at a Victoria supportive housing facility, dismissed his legal representation and retracted his earlier intention to plead guilty to manslaughter. The manslaughter charge was related to the death of Royburne Osmond, an attack that occurred at a facility operated by the Cool Aid organization. On Friday, Thurrott was expected to confirm his guilt in a plea deal that would have reduced his charge from second-degree murder. However, the abrupt withdrawal from the … Read more

Judge Frees Gun and Drug Suspect Despite Past Controversial Releases

Bronx, New York – A Venezuelan migrant who was found squatting in a Bronx home along with seven others was released by a judge who had previously freed two men involved in an assault on a police officer, according to records. The judge, Eugene Bowen, freed Hector Desousa-Villalta despite prosecutors requesting bail in the case. Desousa-Villalta was arrested after allegedly flashing a gun at another man outside the home. In November, Bowen had also released two men who were caught on video beating a police officer inside a subway station in the Bronx. The decision … Read more

Breaking: Jury Finds Suspect Guilty on Multiple Charges in Jacque Mitchell Case

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The suspect in the death of Jacque Mitchell has been found guilty on multiple charges by a jury. The trial, which began earlier this week, concluded yesterday when the judge sent the case to the jury for deliberation. Within just five hours, the jury reached a verdict, finding Joseph Dejoie guilty of involuntary manslaughter, but acquitted of second-degree murder. He was also found guilty on charges of tampering with evidence, abandonment of a corpse, possession of a controlled substance, kidnapping, sodomy, and rape. The jury further recommended the maximum sentence for … Read more

Unresolved Cold Case Takes Center Stage as Jury Trial Date Nears for Tony Haase, a Suspect in the 1992 Togstad and Mumbrue Murders

Boscobel, Wisconsin – A jury trial date has been set for Tony Haase, who is facing charges in connection with the 1992 murders of Togstad and Mumbrue. The trial is scheduled to begin on August 2, 2024. The case has gained significant attention due to its long-standing unsolved status and the heinous nature of the crimes. Haase is accused of the brutal killings of brothers Charles and David Togstad, as well as their friend Drake Mumbrue. The victims were found dead in their mobile home, and the case remained unsolved for over three decades. However, … Read more