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Sumner County Man Found Guilty on 21 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse, Faces Over 200 Years in Prison

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SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. — A jury has found Christopher Howard Alessio guilty on 21 charges connected to sexual abuse involving multiple children over a period spanning 16 years. The verdict was reached following a trial that unveiled disturbing accounts of abuse dating back to 2005. Alessio, 46, was taken into custody in 2022 after a 13-year-old child reported repeated instances of molestation and rape during the summer of that year. Following his arrest in Hendersonville, additional victims came forward, revealing that they had also experienced abuse at his hands. By the conclusion of the investigation, … Read more

Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted of Murdering In-Laws After Years of Heartbreak for Family

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AUBURN, Calif. — A jury has found former Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Serafini guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in a tragic case that has haunted the Spohr family for four years. The conviction stems from an ambush shooting that occurred in June 2021, resulting in the death of 70-year-old Gary Spohr and serious injury to his wife, 68-year-old Wendy Wood. Although Wendy recovered from her injuries, she later died by suicide. The jury deliberated for two and a half days before reaching a verdict that also included special circumstances of lying in … Read more

Evansville Man Convicted on Multiple Child Molestation Charges Faces Up to 100 Years in Prison

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POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – A jury in Posey County has reached a verdict in the child molestation case against 61-year-old Jeffery Wagner, an Evansville resident. The jury found Wagner guilty on multiple counts related to child molestation and another felony charge during the court proceedings. Wagner’s legal troubles began with his arrest on April 28, 2021. Despite the charges, he posted bond shortly after his arrest and remained free until the verdict was announced. The trial wrapped up recently, culminating in a decision that has serious implications for Wagner. As a result of the jury’s … Read more

Las Vegas Security Guard Faces 5 to 14 Years Behind Bars for Fatal Shooting of Customer Amid Pandemic

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A district judge has handed down a prison sentence ranging from five to 14 years to a former security guard who fatally shot a customer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident, which occurred in 2020, raised significant questions about the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the subsequent use of deadly force. The guard, who was working at a store in the Las Vegas area, found himself in a volatile situation when he confronted the customer over a dispute. The confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in the guard firing his weapon, causing the … Read more