Second-degree murder

Arnold Benedict Cole, 37, faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Security footage shows Cole patting down and digging through the victim's clothes following the shooting, which occurred after an argument about returning keys and emptying pockets. Police found a bag containing a gun near the scene and arrested Cole.

Katrina Marie Sudberry, 27, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse after the death of her 5-year-old son in Newport News. The charges follow the incident leading to her son's death.

A mistrial was declared in the case of Kianna Davis, a former Georgia high school teacher accused of killing her 2-year-old son, Karter Ambrose, in 2020. Davis faces seven charges including malice murder and cruelty to children, while her boyfriend, Kiyon Benton, is set for a separate trial on similar charges.

Miguel Antwain Sanders was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his role in the 2017 hanging murder of David Steele in Tullahoma. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including second-degree murder and was ordered to serve the full sentence without parole.

Kayvon Briscoe Hall, 21, was convicted of second-degree murder and felony firearm charges in the fatal shooting of his partner, Roger Willie, 63, in Warren. The jury reached a verdict in under two hours after a five-day trial, with sentencing scheduled for August 19.

A Detroit man was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and two felony firearm counts after fatally shooting a 25-year-old custodian outside Chrysler Elementary School during a dispute. The incident occurred in the school parking lot on July 2, with the suspect, Kevin Flagg, taken into custody and later granted a $150,000 bond for his July 20 court appearance.

A 43-year-old Detroit man, Kevin Flagg, has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and felony firearm in the death of 25-year-old Devin Burns, a Chrysler Elementary School janitor shot on July 3. The incident occurred after a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, leading to Burns being fatally wounded.

A man was arrested for second-degree murder in Delta County after authorities responded to a home nearly three weeks prior.

A man was arrested for second-degree murder in Delta County. The arrest occurred nearly three weeks after authorities were called to a home in the area.

A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after arriving at a police station to report a stolen vehicle. The suspect, Colby Parker, was linked to the homicide of Jermaric Andrus, whose body was found in a field. Parker was charged with second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and unlawful disposal of remains.

A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after arriving at a police station to report a stolen vehicle. Jermaric Andrus, 27, was found dead in a field, and Colby Parker, 28, was already a person of interest. Parker was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and other offenses.

A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after arriving at a police station to report a stolen vehicle. The suspect, Colby Parker, was charged with second-degree murder and other offenses following the discovery of Jermaric Andrus' body.

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for randomly shooting and killing a 66-year-old man at a buffet in Avondale, Arizona. The victim, Frank Anthony Vitale, was shot in the parking lot of Number 1 Buffet, and the suspect, Roberto Antonio Trejo, had no prior connection to the victim and was on supervised probation at the time.

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting a 66-year-old man at a buffet in Avondale, Arizona. The random attack occurred in the parking lot, with no apparent motive or connection between the victim and the suspect, who had recently been released from prison and was on probation.

Kenneth Chriswell, a 25-year-old Taylor man, was killed in a stabbing at Taylor Park Townhomes, leading to Heaven Daniels, 26, of Detroit, facing second-degree murder and tampering charges. Chriswell's family described him as 'larger than life,' emphasizing his outgoing nature and dedication to family, while detailing prior harassment by Daniels.

A 7-year-old girl, Paris Williams, died from blunt force injuries during a domestic violence incident in Louisiana. Her mother, Breyonne Dorsey, and her mother’s boyfriend, Christopher Butler, face murder-related charges. Investigators allege the couple provided a conflicting account of events and attempted to cover up the incident, with evidence suggesting tampering.

A 7-year-old girl, Paris Williams, died from blunt force injuries during a domestic violence incident in Louisiana. Her mother, Breyonne Dorsey, and her mother’s boyfriend, Christopher Butler, face murder-related charges. Investigators allege the pair provided conflicting accounts of the incident, and evidence suggests an attempt to cover up the circumstances of her death.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a man was shot while driving in Henrico County, crashed into a tree, and later died.

Chester Green, 26, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for killing his mother, Marian Green, 71, at their home in Scarsdale's Fox Meadow region. The incident marks the first homicide in the NYC suburbs in a decade.

A 72-year-old man in Pickett County, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after his wife was shot in the back during an argument. A deputy heard a female voice scream 'He’s got a gun' before a gunshot was fired, leading to the woman's death.

Charles Dean Pace, a 27-year-old from Glen Allen, Virginia, was arraigned on four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after a July 1 crash on I-75 near Springfield Township. Investigators reported he was driving over 90 miles per hour in a Ford F-250.

A 27-year-old Henrico man was charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated, causing death, after a July 1 crash in Michigan that killed two adults and two children.

Howard County police officers who fatally shot 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie, a man with autism, will not face charges, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown. The AG's office found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges, including violations of Maryland's use of force statute, voluntary manslaughter, or second-degree murder, after reviewing body camera footage showing LaMorie carrying a knife and approaching officers.

A Virginia man was denied bond after being charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death following a fatal I-75 crash that killed four people.

Charles Dean Pace was denied bond after being charged with four counts of second-degree murder and operating while intoxicated causing death following a crash on I-75 near Holly. His truck collided with a disabled Chrysler 300, killing all four occupants.

A Gastonia man faces a second-degree murder charge after allegedly rear-ending an ambulance that was treating a patient, causing it to flip and killing paramedic Ashley Moore. The defendant, Jared Logan, also faces charges of driving while impaired, reckless driving, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in her 2025 death. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces separate charges of first-degree murder and other offenses in the case.

Jalen Pendergrass, 23, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old London Thomas, whose body was found in a sealed bin in an SUV in Southfield on April 26, 2025. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, 49, faces charges of second-degree murder and evidence tampering. Jalen’s sentencing is scheduled for July 31, with Charla appearing for a pretrial hearing the same day.

A 29-year-old Detroit man, Nicholas Alexander Lee-Nathan, was charged after allegedly killing two pedestrians, Erica Smith and Dawad Helton, in a drunk driving crash near a bar. Prosecutors stated he struck the victims at high speed, attempted to flee, and had a blood alcohol content over three times the legal limit.

A woman was found dead on the back porch of a man's apartment in Tucson, Arizona, following a shooting. The man, William Michael Pritchard, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He claimed the woman, Aimee Leigh Kimble, attacked him after he refused to pay for sex, though investigators noted inconsistencies in his account and evidence suggesting attempts to conceal the crime.

A 33-year-old man was arrested for second-degree murder after a woman was found dead at his apartment. He claimed she attacked him when he refused to pay for sex, though his account changed multiple times, including initially alleging she was a burglar. Investigators found evidence suggesting he attempted to clean up blood and dispose of the body.

A man was arrested for second-degree murder after shooting a woman at his apartment, claiming she attacked him when he refused to pay for sex. He initially claimed she was a burglar but later admitted she came online, and he has a medical condition affecting his strength. The case remains under active investigation.

A 17-year-old girl was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a 43-year-old woman, Georgina Lee Monk, was found beaten to death in Maplewood. The suspect admitted to using a hammer and expressing regret, and prosecutors plan to charge her as an adult.

Luke Patrick McLane, 33, faces second-degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing and killing a Catholic Charities group home employee in Cold Spring. Witnesses reported McLane threatened to kill the victim before attacking him with a knife, which was recovered at the scene.

The parents of a 7-year-old boy who died weighing 255 pounds were charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after he was found bedridden, unable to speak, and living in filth. The boy, Casper, had a heart muscle disease exacerbated by morbid obesity, and his 5-year-old sister was described as 'feral' and removed from the home.

Two parents in Flint Township, Michigan, are facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and had been abused and neglected, as per the Genesee County prosecutor.

Two parents in Michigan have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds. The child's extreme weight was highlighted as a factor in the case.

Two parents in Michigan have been charged with second-degree murder following the death of their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds. The child's death is attributed to extreme obesity, leading to criminal charges against the parents.

Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse in the death of their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds and was immobile. Law enforcement found their 5-year-old daughter, also morbidly obese, outside their home in distressing conditions.

Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds, died. Law enforcement alleges the couple failed to provide medical care or a safe environment, and a 5-year-old sibling was found in similar neglectful conditions.