first-degree manslaughter
Coverage of first-degree manslaughter in the Nexus archive.
- In Luigi Mangione’s psychiatric defense, the American healthcare system is on trial
Luigi Mangione is using an 'extreme emotional disturbance' defense in his murder trial for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, linking his actions to his criticism of the U.S. healthcare system. The defense could reduce his charge from second-degree murder to first-degree manslaughter if successful.
- Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit
Zera Lola Zombie, a biological male convicted of manslaughter and assault, received a $295,000 settlement from the Oregon Department of Corrections after suing over sexual abuse and gender-based discrimination while housed in male prisons. The settlement includes $95,000 for Zombie and $200,000 for legal fees, with Zombie currently housed in a women's prison since 2025.
- Killer admits to decades-old cold case slaying after investigators lean on new forensic evidence: officials
Mark Sanfratello, 73, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 1983 first-degree manslaughter of his girlfriend Teresa Peroni in Oregon. The case, reopened in 2024, was solved using new DNA evidence and modern forensic techniques, leading to his extradition from California in 2025.