first-degree felony murder
Coverage of first-degree felony murder in the Nexus archive.
- Convicted murderer in Holly Bobo case has appeal denied
A judge denied Zach Adams' appeal for a new trial in the 2011 murder of nursing student Holly Bobo. The appeal sought to use prison video showing a key witness recanting testimony, but the judge ruled the video inadmissible. Bobo's family expressed some peace with the upheld verdict.
- Mother of toddlers charged with murder in daughter’s death, neglect of son
A 25-year-old mother, Valencia Duke, was charged with first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children after her 13-month-old daughter was found dead from dehydration and her son was discovered malnourished and dehydrated in their D.C. home. Duke was arrested and held without bond following court appearances.
- Mother in 13-Month-Old’s Death Arrested and Charged
Valencia Duke, 25, was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children following the death of her thirteen-month-old daughter and near death of her son in Southeast, D.C. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
- Three D.C. Men Found Guilty of Armed Robbery and 1st Degree Felony Murder in Killing of Rosendo Miller
Larry White, Mark Anthony Fletcher III, and Malik Keyon Bynum were found guilty of armed robbery and first-degree felony murder in the July 2021 killing of Rosendo Miller. The conviction was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.