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Shock in the Twin Cities: Jury Convicts Man for Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment of His Mother

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BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A jury has found Troy Mitteness guilty of murder after he admitted to killing his mother, Sandra Mitteness, in an act that was driven by financial desperation. The 58-year-old was convicted on Wednesday of first- and second-degree murder following a trial that lasted a week and included nine hours of jury deliberation. The investigation began in June 2023, when authorities looked into alleged mail theft by Mitteness. During their inquiries, they uncovered significant inconsistencies in his statements regarding his mother’s whereabouts. Their findings soon led them to discover blood at his home, … Read more

Jury Delivers $22 Million Verdict to Family of New Canaan Woman Who Tragically Died During Twin Birth at Stamford Hospital

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STAMFORD, Conn. — A jury has awarded $22 million to the family of a New Canaan woman who tragically died while giving birth to twins at Stamford Hospital. The verdict follows a legal battle that highlighted alleged failures in the medical care the woman received during a high-risk pregnancy. The woman, identified as 38-year-old Laura McGowan, experienced complications during her labor, prompting her family to pursue legal action against the hospital and the medical staff involved in her care. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that emergency protocols may not have been properly followed, … Read more

Twin Cities Attorney Analyzes New DOJ Directive to Prosecute Non-Compliant Immigration Law Enforcers

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Minneapolis, MN — A new directive from the U.S. Department of Justice is causing a stir among law enforcement circles. The three-page federal memorandum instructs authorities to prosecute law enforcement officials who refuse to enforce immigration laws. This major policy shift emphasizes the federal government’s current stance on immigration enforcement and the consequences for non-compliance. The memo outlines specific prosecutorial actions against those who hinder the enforcement of immigration laws. This includes local and state law enforcement officials who have been known to adopt sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Officials at … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in Twin Murder Case Involving Mother and Daughter, Convicts Suspect on Minor Charge Alone

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Chattanooga, TN – A Criminal Court jury on Saturday announced it was unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether Gabriel Boykins, a 49-year-old man, was guilty of murdering a mother and her daughter. After over seven hours of deliberations, the jurors only found Boykins guilty on a lesser charge of tampering with evidence, leaving the community unsettled about the brutal double homicide. Tamara Church, 40, and her daughter, Aquarious Church, 8, were last seen alive on May 17, 2020, before their bodies were discovered weeks later, discarded in a wooded area near a church … Read more