#murder

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California
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

An O.C. man killed his neighbor over his smoking habit. Now he'll spend 50 years to life in prison

Sidney Bararchi Clarke fatally shot neighbor Logan Kahmar over persistent balcony smoking and received a 50-years-to-life prison sentence.
#appeal
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 days ago

You executed him': Man sentenced to life for hostage-taking killing of California teen

You executed him It was cold-blooded, Hayes said. I think you had no idea what you were doing to yourself that day.
US news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Trio jailed for life for murder caught on doorbell camera

Three men were jailed for life after Barry Dawson, 60, was fatally shot through his living room window in Stanley.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Horror as woman, 39, found murdered in wealthy London neighbourhood

A 39-year-old woman was found murdered at her Earl's Court home on Old Brompton Road; police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
#kidnapping
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

'I knew he was going to die': New details emerge in Calif. tech CEO murder case

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

'I knew he was going to die': New details emerge in Calif. tech CEO murder case

#arson
fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Tadhg (4) died in firebomb as he was babysat by grandaunt as gardai hunt gang behind 'reckless, callous' attack

A local drugs gang's firebomb attack killed four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt, prompting a nationwide Garda alert for the getaway vehicle.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

'I snapped': North Adams man accused of murdering parents, arson

A son, Darius Hazard, allegedly assaulted and set fire to his parents' house, killing them; he was arrested and charged with arson and murder.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Tadhg (4) died in firebomb as he was babysat by grandaunt as gardai hunt gang behind 'reckless, callous' attack

US politics
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Prosecutors won't seek death penalty for former Stoughton officer accused of killing pregnant Sandra Birchmore

Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, accused of killing pregnant Sandra Birchmore.
#robbery
fromQNS
3 days ago
US news

Maryland man pleads guilty to fatal Bayside shooting during drug-related kidnapping in 2024: Feds - QNS

fromQNS
3 days ago
US news

Maryland man pleads guilty to fatal Bayside shooting during drug-related kidnapping in 2024: Feds - QNS

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

One group came to Oakland for drinking and dining, another for bipping' and boosting. It ended in murder.

Patrick Rushing was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Phoutsamay Phil Norawong during a confrontation in Oakland on Feb. 26, 2023.
#forensic-evidence
#domestic-violence
#sentencing
fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Double murderer Ruth Lawrence used email address 'ruthofallevil' as she receives two life sentences

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Billy Burns sentenced to life in prison for murder of his mother Miriam at her Co Kerry home three years ago

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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Double murderer Ruth Lawrence used email address 'ruthofallevil' as she receives two life sentences

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Billy Burns sentenced to life in prison for murder of his mother Miriam at her Co Kerry home three years ago

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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man guilty of murdering fellow Goldsmiths student

Joshua Michals, 26, was found guilty of murdering his on-and-off girlfriend Zhe Wang, 31, in her Lewisham flat in March 2024.
Writing
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Sometimes it felt like a dream' - sister relives horror of Siobhan Hynes' murder as killer makes fresh bid for freedom

Áine Hynes remains haunted by memories of her sister Siobhán's brutal killing while the family marks 27 years since the traumatic loss.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Livermore man complained of problems with roommate before fatal stabbing, police say

A man was charged with murdering his roommate after the victim's badly decomposed body was discovered in their shared home.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man jailed for aiding DJ's kidnap and killing

A man was jailed for assisting a drug dealer involved in the kidnap, torture and killing of Mehmet Koray Alpergin.
#stabbing
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

He killed his male lover to keep their relationship a secret. Now he's paying the price. - LGBTQ Nation

Sheldon Herrington Jr. was sentenced to 40 years for the 2022 killing of University of Mississippi student Jimmie Lee, killed to conceal their sexual relationship.
#cold-case
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
US news

Man pleads guilty to 1984 killing of Calif. high school football star

Roger Neil Schmidt, 64, pleaded guilty to the 1984 murder of 18-year-old Terry Arndt and the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago
California

ABC's Juju Chang uncovers exclusive new details about California woman's murder

Investigators used persistent detective work and surveillance to identify and arrest Nickey Stane for the 1996 murder of Debbie Dorian after 23 years.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Man pleads guilty to murder of gay University of Mississippi student Jimmie 'Jay' Lee

Lee was a pillar in Ole Miss' LGBTQ+ community, known for his creative fashion and makeup, and for performing as drag queen Jay Divaa in Oxford's drag night. At just 20 years old, he had already graduated from the university and was pursuing a masters degree. Police believed that Lee, who was 20 at the time of his death, was murdered, but the whereabouts of his body were unknown.
US news
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Second man admits role in disposing of Keane Mulready Woods' dismembered body parts

Stephen Carberry pleaded guilty to assisting an offender by helping move and dispose of Keane Mulready Woods' body parts to impede apprehension or prosecution.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Robber jailed for life after murdering pensioner in north London to steal his shopping

A robber fatally assaulted an 87-year-old pensioner over groceries and was jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Frenchman jailed over killing champagne boss father

Yann Vadin received a 25-year prison sentence for murdering his father Jean-Luc, amid allegations of embezzling funds from the family champagne business.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Luigi: The Making and the Meaning by John H Richardson review sympathy for a devil?

A 26-year-old alleged killer, linked to internet influences, shot an insurance CEO, provoking public catharsis tied to anger over denied coverage and profit-driven health algorithms.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Latin musician DELAROSA was killed ambush-style in L.A. Three have now been charged

Three Northridge men face murder and attempted robbery charges after an ambush-style killing of 22-year-old musician DELAROSA; one suspect remains fugitive.
#rape
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

New Zealand: 'Suitcase murders' mother sentenced to life DW 11/26/2025

Hakyung Lee was sentenced to life with a 17-year minimum non-parole period for murdering her two children in 2018 and hiding their bodies in suitcases.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Man indicted for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in brutal Upper Manhattan attack | amNewYork

A man allegedly stalked his ex, waited in her building, and fatally stabbed her multiple times; he was indicted on a murder charge.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Man charged with two murders misses court hearing

Simon Levy, charged in two killings and additional offences, failed to appear at a magistrates' hearing and his case was sent to the Old Bailey.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Woman who died after knife attack in Cork hailed as someone who 'brought joy into the lives of all she met', funeral hears

Stella Gallagher, 59, died after a stabbing; son David was charged with her murder and assault on father; family remembered her joy and generosity.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ex-soldier shot former army captain at his Co Kerry home after events took a 'foul turn', murder trial hears

A 67-year-old former Defence Forces member pleaded not guilty to murdering his 84-year-old friend and former army captain found shot dead in County Kerry.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man charged with murder of two women and rape of third

Simon Levy charged with murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins and accused of raping a third woman; all cases joined for an Old Bailey hearing.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Man charged with murder of second woman

Simon Levy, 40, has been charged with the murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins and faces additional sexual violence charges.
#assault
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Man (21) cleared of murder of Josip Strok gets suspended sentence for assaulting Croatian man's friend

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Man (21) cleared of murder of Josip Strok gets suspended sentence for assaulting Croatian man's friend

#dismemberment
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Man (32) pleads guilty to helping dispose of body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Man (32) pleads guilty to helping dispose of body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods

France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Thousands rally in France after murder linked to anti-drug activism

Thousands gathered in Marseille demanding justice after 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci was shot dead, a killing tied to anti-drug activism and drug crime.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Cop who allegedly killed Sandra Birchmore pleads not guilty on new charge

Matthew Farwell pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he killed Sandra Birchmore and caused the death of her unborn child, and he remains in custody awaiting trial.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

She set up three surfers visiting Mexico to be robbed, investigators say. All were found dead in a well.

A 23-year-old Mexican woman pleaded guilty and received a 20-year prison sentence for involvement in robbery and the deaths of three surfers in Baja California.
#life-sentence
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Elsbeth Recap: Do Not Climb Ev'ry Bell Tower

As I watched the episode unfold, my giddy delight in Dianne Wiest's performance slid into sadness at what a dreadful corner Mother Constance felt herself backed into, disgust at Monsignor Frank ( David Rasche) for placing his ambition above the needs of the convent, and further disgust at Mother Constance's choice to exploit the solution to her long-ago crisis of faith in service of committing the worst of sins.
Television
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Man arrested in Florida over murder and kidnap of vulnerable' British woman

Sonia Exelby, 32, was found dead in Florida after contacting a man; a suspect, Dwain Hall, was arrested and faces multiple charges including first-degree murder.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Black trans TikTok star Girlalala killed; boyfriend charged with her murder

"She was the first transgender person many had the chance to meet through her role as an influencer on TikTok and likely saved lives by being an example for people looking for the words to describe their own journey. Her death takes place during a time of deep grief and mourning as our community commemorates Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience."
LGBT
US news
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

King of the Hill Star Jonathan Joss's Neighbor Indicted on Murder Charge

Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez was indicted on one count of murder for the June killing of actor Jonathan Joss.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US charges ex-Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin with murder of witness

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Weddell allegedly led a violent multinational cocaine trafficking ring and is charged with ordering a witness's murder; international arrests followed.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Killer who left victim decomposing in bathtub in north London jailed for life

Dante Forrest was brought to justice after Met officers used DNA evidence from Marvin's blood at the scene and trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV to prove he was at the crime scene. They found Marvin's blood on a pizza box at the crime scene and uncovered crucial footage which showed him wearing Marvin's trainers in the days after his death. Mr Dickson's death was the result of substantial blunt force trauma to the left side of his head, according to a pathological examination.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Woman told her sister three weeks before she was killed she would have to let murder accused son 'go'

A woman told her sister three weeks before she was killed that she would have to let her murder accused son "go", but the deceased "didn't want to hear it", a jury has heard.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Man who stabbed woman in the throat as they rode L.A. Metro is found guilty of murder

"This whole case is really sad. It's so senseless," said Bott, who said Nowden lacked a "moral compass."
Los Angeles
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Two men sentenced to life for 'brutal' murder of 'amazing brother and super son' who was beaten to death on Dublin street

Two men received life sentences for the brutal Dublin murder of Josip Strok, with Mark Lee acting on weak hearsay after posting racist comments online.
#knife-crime
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Teenager charged with murder after death of girl, 17, in South Wales

A teenager has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old girl was killed in South Wales. The girl, named as Lainie Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene, Gwent police said. Cameron Cheng, 18, has been charged with murder and attempted murder, as well as possession of a bladed article. Cheng, who the force said is a British national from Newbridge, Caerphilly, will appear at Newport magistrates court on Monday.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Teen charged with murder after death of 17-year-old girl

Cameron Cheng, 18, charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after 17-year-old Lainie Williams died in Cefn Fforest.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
4 weeks ago

Man accused of killing 'American Idol' exec, husband in California found incompetent to stand trial

A 22-year-old suspect in the fatal shootings of Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca was found incompetent to stand trial and proceedings are suspended pending competency restoration.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Livestream: Brian Walshe's competency hearing

Brian Walshe faces a competency hearing Friday after a jail stabbing, with murder and related charges pending and court aiming to resolve case by Christmas.
Television
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The Beast in Me Recap: Kill the Beast

Nile Jarvis murdered his wife; Martin and Rick helped hide the body, undermining the show's central mystery and weakening character-driven intrigue.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Man (45) charged with 2022 murder of Adnan Asic (60), who was attacked on late-night walk home

A 45-year-old man, Muris Coco, has been remanded in custody charged with murdering 60-year-old Bosnian national Adnan Asic in Blanchardstown in October 2022.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Man jailed over shooting murder of music manager

A coordinated, premeditated ambush using a 9mm pistol killed music manager Mr Powell, with ringleaders convicted and given lengthy prison terms.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The red flags missed before Sara Sharif's tragic death

Ten-year-old Sara Sharif suffered prolonged, severe abuse by her father and stepmother, resulting in death while multiple agencies missed warning signs.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ominous text messages, a little black gun, and a dreadful smell: key moments from the Ruth Lawrence murder trial

Eleven years on from when the bodies of two missing Dublin men were found bound and buried in a shallow grave on a lake island in the midlands, the only person to face trial over their deaths - Ruth Lawrence - has been found guilty of their murders. The jury, by a majority verdict of 11-1, agreed with the prosecution case that 46-year-old Lawrence shot and worked "as a unit" with her boyfriend, South African national Neville van der Westhuizen,
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man charged with murdering his mother had called to her home but visit 'ended badly', jury told

A Kerry man who strangled his mother while suffering a manic or hypomanic episode related to bipolar disorder still understood what he was doing and is guilty of her murder, the State is to argue before a trial jury. Sean Guerin SC for the Director of Public Prosecutions in his opening speech today said that there is no dispute that the accused man, Billy Burns (55), was suffering from a mental illness when he assaulted his mother.
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France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French court sentences American to 30 years for murdering wife and lover

An American man was sentenced to 30 years in France for murdering his estranged wife and her lover in 2020, and was stripped of parental rights.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Former British soldier accused of murdering Kenyan woman appears in court

A British man, Robert Purkiss, is facing extradition from the UK to Kenya on a murder charge over the 2012 killing of Agnes Wanjiru.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Driver who murdered Good Samaritan' when he ploughed car into crowd jailed

Jhangur hit five people with his Seat Ibiza when he arrived at his sister's wedding reception, where a fight had broken out between the two families in the Burngreave area of Sheffield on December 27 2023. Jhangur, the bride's brother, first drove into the father of the rival Khan family, who was standing in the street, throwing him over the vehicle's bonnet, his trial heard earlier this year.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irishman charged with killing of US woman in Budapest

The prosecutor's office alleges the suspect, who arrived in the country less than a week before his arrest, met Ms Michalski at a nightclub, before they went to his rented apartment. The defendant is alleged to have tied up the victim before strangling her to death. Prosecutors have further alleged that the following day, he bought a large suitcase and transported her body in a rented car to a forested area 140km outside of the city.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fundraising appeal for Cork postman who died after attack outside home

It's impossible to comprehend the pain that Katie and the boys are enduring. Barry was known to everyone as a funny, kind and caring man - a loyal friend, a loving partner, and an incredible father. He was deeply dedicated to his job which he loved with An Post and took immense pride in providing for his family. Above all, he cherished every moment with his children: Jayden (17), Jaxon (10), Archie (9), and Bodhi (2).
Fundraising
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Afghan refugee faces murder trial for fatal stabbing

Safi Dawood, an Afghan refugee, is charged with murdering a dog walker and attempting to murder his landlord and a 14-year-old in Uxbridge, 27 October.
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