Murder charge
Coverage of Murder charge in the Nexus archive.
- Murder suspect captured following 45-day, 3-state manhunt after victim discovered in shallow grave
Murder suspect Isabelle Johnson was arrested following a 45-day, 3-state manhunt that spanned Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. She is wanted in connection with the death of Jason Coulthart, whose body was discovered buried in a shallow grave on June 25. U.S. Marshals authorities captured Johnson after an investigation conducted by the Walton County Sheriff's Office Cyber Crimes Unit.
- How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial
Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces trial on a murder charge related to Tupac Shakur’s death. The legal action against the alleged killer was made possible by a memoir.
- How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial
Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces trial on a murder charge concerning Tupac Shakur’s death in 1996. The article notes that the legal proceedings were helped by a memoir, bringing the alleged killer to trial.
- Suspect due in court after a Scottish woman’s body was found in a suitcase in Greece
A 38-year-old Scottish woman, Elisabeth Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. A 26-year-old foreign national granted asylum in Greece is accused of her murder and theft of over 10,000 euros from her accounts. The suspect, detained for illegal weapons possession, denied murder charges but admitted moving the body.
- Man who allegedly admitted to using leaf blower on infant indicted on murder charge
A Florida man was indicted on first-degree murder charges after allegedly using a leaf blower on a 2-month-old infant, leading to the child's death from blunt head trauma caused by bouncing. James Westervelt, 38, is in custody and faces a September court date.
- Former Frisco doctor facing murder charge for 2023 medical spa death
A Frisco doctor and another suspect are facing murder charges after a patient died in 2023 at a Freestone County medical spa. They were arraigned following the incident.
- Indiana woman accused of cutting out father's heart after stabbing him
A 32-year-old Indiana woman is accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart, leading to a murder charge. The incident is being investigated as a criminal case.
- Suspect faces murder charge in June assault of elderly man, say Antioch police
Camari Coleman, 23, faces a murder charge in the June assault of 77-year-old Paul Lawson at an outdoor phone vendor stand. Antioch police arrested Coleman in Brentwood on Tuesday, according to the Antioch Police Department.
- Texas man charged with murder after Southeast Austin apartment shooting
A Texas man has been charged with murder following a shooting in a Southeast Austin apartment. Police allege that physical evidence contradicts his claim of self-defense after an altercation.
- Ex-youth pastor David Vander Meer who allegedly pushed wife off cliff before killing himself left suicide note, will in jail cell: report
David Vander Meer, an ex-youth pastor, is accused of pushing his wife off a cliff before committing suicide. He left a suicide note and will in his jail cell, and was charged with her murder 20 years later.
- Australia news live: shadow arts minister Angie Bell, a former musician, says AI giants must pay for content
A teenager has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy was found with fatal stab wounds outside Craigieburn Community hospital in Melbourne’s north. A clinic staff member performed CPR but the boy died at the scene.
- Driver who held fundraiser for himself after killing LAPD cop and Whole Foods worker charged with murder
A driver who organized a fundraiser for himself after killing an LAPD officer and a Whole Foods employee has been charged with murder. The case highlights the legal consequences of high-speed driving, with authorities stating such behavior can lead to murder charges.
- Driver who was allegedly doing over 100 mph charged with murder in death of LAPD officer
A Los Angeles man with a history of excessive speeding was charged with murder after allegedly driving 112 mph and striking an LAPD sergeant who was assisting another motorist following a crash on the 405 Freeway. The incident occurred last year.
- 10-year-old faces murder charge in baby girl's shooting death, police say
A 10-year-old is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of a baby girl, according to police. The case involves a juvenile accused of fatally shooting an infant.
- Man charged with murder in 23-year-old woman’s death
A 30-year-old man, Tawaun Emier Lee, is charged with murder after a 23-year-old woman, Sa’Niya Briana Charise Latimore, was found dead in an apartment in south Charlotte following a reported fight. Police responded to the Scaleybark Road apartment complex last Friday and confirmed Lee was booked into jail. No motive has been released.
- 33-year-old man charged with murder after death of 65-year-old father in Chesterfield following assault: police
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of his 65-year-old father in Chesterfield County following an assault over the weekend, according to police.
- Luigi Mangione overruled his own lawyers with a 'change of heart' on psych defense, legal expert says
Luigi Mangione withdrew a planned psychiatric defense in the murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, likely due to concerns about federal charges. The defense could have reduced his state murder charge to manslaughter but may have jeopardized his federal case, which has no equivalent legal protection.
- Anna Kepner's stepbrother finally taken into custody after he was charged with killing her on Carnival cruise ship
Anna Kepner's stepbrother has been taken into custody after being charged with her murder on a Carnival cruise ship. The incident occurred aboard the cruise ship, leading to his arrest.
- Three arrested on murder charge in Belagavi
Three individuals were arrested on a murder charge in Belagavi. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
- Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbing
A teenager charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a Texas track meet will not testify in his own defense. The trial's four-day testimony has concluded, with closing arguments now set to begin.
- Brooklyn jury convicts man in hate-crime killing of O'Shae Sibley
A Brooklyn jury convicted Dmitriy Popov for the hate-crime killing of O'Shae Sibley, though he was acquitted of a more serious murder charge. A memorial for Sibley was mentioned in the article.
- Judge drops murder charge against Arkansas sheriff candidate who killed a man
A murder charge against Arkansas sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer for killing a 67-year-old was dismissed by a judge. The case involved Spencer, who is running for county sheriff.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser
A judge dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser. The case occurred in 2024.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser
A judge dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024. The case involved the sheriff nominee's action against the individual accused of abusing his daughter.
- Aspiring sheriff who killed 14-year-old daughter's rapist has murder charge dropped after shocking police error
An aspiring sheriff had a murder charge dropped against him after a police error related to the killing of his 14-year-old daughter's rapist. The case highlights a legal outcome influenced by procedural mistakes.
- Karmelo Anthony murder trial enters third day of testimony on Saturday
The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet, entered its third day of testimony. Anthony faces a murder charge for fatally stabbing Metcalf in the chest after a confrontation over a shared pop-up tent, with prosecutors arguing it was not self-defense.
- Murder Charge Dropped for Arkansas Man Nominated for Lonoke County Sheriff
Aaron Spencer had a murder charge dropped after being accused of killing his daughter’s abuser. He was nominated for Lonoke County Sheriff in Arkansas.
- Judge dismisses murder charge against sheriff nominee who killed alleged abuser
A judge dismissed a murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser
A murder charge against Aaron Spencer, a Republican candidate for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas, was dismissed due to lost evidence from a dash camera. Spencer shot and killed Michael Fosler, who was accused of sexually abusing his daughter, and the case was dropped after law enforcement failed to preserve critical video evidence.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser
A murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff nominee, was dismissed due to lost dash camera evidence. Spencer shot and killed Michael Fosler, who was accused of sexually abusing Spencer's daughter. The case was dropped by a judge citing law enforcement's failure to preserve critical evidence.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser
A murder charge against Arkansas sheriff nominee Aaron Spencer was dismissed after law enforcement lost a dash camera memory card that may have captured the shooting. Spencer, whose daughter was allegedly abused by Michael Fosler, shot Fosler during an altercation after finding his daughter in Fosler's vehicle.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser
A judge dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser. The case involves a legal decision regarding a law enforcement candidate.
- Murder charge dropped for Arkansas man who won GOP nomination for sheriff after killing his daughter’s alleged abuser
A man in Arkansas had a murder charge dropped after killing his daughter's alleged abuser and subsequently won the GOP nomination for sheriff. The case involves legal proceedings and political implications following the incident.
- Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge
A man accused of killing several women and dumping their bodies in the Portland area was arraigned on a fifth murder charge. The arraignment occurred on Wednesday.
- Dog owner charged with murder in beating, stabbing death on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Patrick Randall Perry, 55, was charged with murder for allegedly participating in an assault on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that resulted in a man's death. The attack involved a group of people and resulted in the victim's death.
- Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
A South Carolina jury is hearing closing arguments in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old. Prosecutors and defense lawyers presented differing accounts of the killing.
- Teacher accused of murdering baby he was adopting 'grabbed cross and begged the Lord not to take him' after being told of the infant's death
A teacher accused of murdering an infant he was adopting reportedly had a religious reaction upon learning of the child's death, grabbing a cross and praying. The incident involves serious criminal allegations against the suspect in the baby's death.
- Teacher accused of murdering baby he was adopting denies taking 'trophy' pictures after alleged sexual abuse
A teacher is accused of murdering a baby he was in the process of adopting and faces allegations of sexual abuse. He denies taking 'trophy' pictures related to the alleged abuse. The case involves serious criminal charges including murder and child abuse.
- Prosecutors lay out timeline and disturbing new details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd appeared in Los Angeles court as prosecutors detailed a timeline and new evidence in the murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Horrific injuries that killed Celeste Rivas, 14, revealed by medical examiner after rapper D4vd was charged with her murder
Celeste Rivas, 14, died from severe injuries revealed by a medical examiner. Rapper D4vd has been charged with her murder.