Murder conviction
Coverage of Murder conviction in the Nexus archive.
- Karmelo Anthony demands new judge, new trial in appeal of conviction for murdering Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony is seeking a new trial and judge in his appeal of a murder conviction for Austin Metcalf. His defense team filed court motions arguing for a retrial with a different judicial overseer.
- Alex Murdaugh trial court clerk who sensationally upended his murder conviction breaks silence
A trial court clerk involved in the Alex Murdaugh murder conviction case has broken silence after sensationally upending his conviction. The clerk's actions have drawn attention to the legal proceedings surrounding Murdaugh's case.
- Baton Rouge man's murder conviction reinstated by Louisiana Supreme Court
The Louisiana Supreme Court reinstated a Baton Rouge man's murder conviction and sentence, reversing a lower court's ruling.
- Stephen A. Smith challenges activists defending Karmelo Anthony after murder conviction
Stephen A. Smith challenges activists defending Karmelo Anthony following his murder conviction. Smith argues that activists should focus on battles worth fighting rather than those that are not.
- Karmelo Anthony hires new legal team ahead of expected appeal of murder conviction
Karmelo Anthony has hired a new legal team to lead the appeal of his murder conviction. The appeal is expected to proceed following the conviction.
- Etan Patz: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of missing NYC boy
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the murder conviction of the man found guilty of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz. The decision pertains to the 1979 case of the missing New York City boy.
- Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz by a 6-3 vote, reversing a federal appeals court decision that had overturned the verdict. Three liberal justices dissented from the ruling.
- Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the case of Etan Patz, a missing New York City boy. The article reports on this legal decision without additional context.
- Colorado inmate who died this month had asked for new trial due to errors in lab evidence by Missy Woods
Michael Fisher, a Colorado inmate, died while seeking to overturn his murder conviction, alleging that his trial was tainted by errors in lab evidence linked to Missy Woods. The article states Fisher claimed there was 'substantial evidence' supporting his request for a new trial.
- Judge calls Karmelo Anthony a ‘nice young man,’ but defends murder conviction and banning courtroom cameras: ‘I sleep well at night’
A Texas judge presiding over Karmelo Anthony's murder trial described him as a 'nice young man' but upheld the jury's prison sentence. The judge defended the conviction and banned courtroom cameras, stating he 'sleeps well at night.'
- Harmony Montgomery's shameless killer father has murder conviction OVERTURNED in shock court ruling
Harmony Montgomery's father's murder conviction was overturned in a surprising court ruling. The decision has been described as shocking.
- Murder conviction reversed for Harmony Montgomery’s father
A murder conviction was reversed for Harmony Montgomery’s father. Adam Montgomery's sentencing details are available in linked articles.
- Stunned Court TV panelist looks shellshocked by Karmelo Anthony murder conviction and says 'Looks like we're going to have a problem there'
A Court TV panelist expressed shock at Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction, stating 'Looks like we're going to have a problem there.' The reaction highlights public and media surprise over the legal outcome.
- Mother who fractured her seven-week-old baby daughter's skull and then took a bath before taking her to hospital in a taxi is found guilty of murder
A mother was found guilty of murdering her seven-week-old baby daughter after fracturing her skull. Following the injury, the mother bathed before taking the infant to the hospital by taxi. The case highlights severe child abuse resulting in a murder conviction.
- Mother who blamed a child for the horrific death of her 19-day-old daughter found guilty of murder
A mother was found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old daughter after falsely blaming a child for the infant's death. The conviction highlights a tragic case of parental responsibility and criminal accountability.