second-degree murder

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.

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. The couple is also accused of neglecting their 5-year-old daughter, who was found outside their home naked, dirty, and with knots in her hair.

Gene Evin Atkins will face a second murder trial for the death of Melyda Corado, killed by a stray police bullet during his 2018 rampage outside a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake. Prosecutors argue her death was a 'natural and probable consequence' of Atkins’ actions, while his defense claims it was the LAPD’s fault.

A 17-year-old was charged as an adult with second-degree murder and other offenses after a police chase in a stolen car ended in a crash that killed an innocent driver in Warren. Five juveniles, including a 11-year-old sibling of the 17-year-old driver, were involved in the incident, which authorities linked to multiple vehicle-related crimes.

A St. Paul woman was acquitted of second-degree murder after being charged in connection with her boyfriend's fatal stabbing in 2024. The incident occurred in an apartment near Western Avenue North and West Cottage Avenue on Valentine’s Day.

A mother in Florida is accused of beating and stomping her 2-year-old daughter to death. Police responded to a medical emergency where the child was found unresponsive with severe injuries, including skull fractures and bruises. The mother, Jessica Wilson, admitted to using a belt, punching, and stomping the toddler, and is now charged with second-degree murder.

A Florida mother, Jessica Wilson, is accused of beating and stomping her 2-year-old daughter to death. Police responded to a medical emergency where the child was unresponsive, suffering from skull fractures and severe bruises. Wilson admitted to using a belt, punching, and stomping the toddler, leading to her death, and now faces second-degree murder charges.

Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old woman in Gainesville, Florida, is accused of beating and stomping her 2-year-old daughter to death. Police responded to a medical emergency where the child was unresponsive, and medical staff later confirmed her death despite efforts to save her. Wilson admitted to using a belt, punching, and stomping the child, leading to charges of second-degree murder.

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Deputies are seeking Marquell Green, 21, of Geismar, for second-degree murder following a deadly shooting on June 20 at a residence on Kerry Road in Geismar.

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.

Jaylen Harris, charged with second-degree murder in Oregon, was re-arrested on an extradition warrant after being released from Portsmouth Jail. The Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney's office confirmed the re-arrest.

Joshua Black, 32, has been indicted by an Oʻahu grand jury on one count of second-degree murder for the death of his father, Jesus Black, 70, following an incident on June 10 that shocked the Liliha neighborhood.

Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan state court on Wednesday after missing an earlier court date due to a paperwork error. He faces nine counts, including second-degree murder, related to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.

Corey Hutterli, 37, was released on a $150,000 bond after being charged with second-degree murder in the death of Justin Zelin, 35, who was allegedly pushed off a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach. His attorneys claim the case is circumstantial.

Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith was sentenced to 13 years and one month in federal prison for drug-related charges, including conspiracy to distribute narcotics and using a firearm in drug crimes. He faces a separate state court sentencing for second-degree murder in the death of Kayla Wright, stemming from a 2024 shooting linked to drug trafficking in Vermont's Orleans County.

A 49-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in Richmond after a 42-year-old man was found shot and killed over the weekend. The incident occurred in Richmond, where the victim was discovered dead from gunshot wounds.

Ebonee Rahman, 45, was sentenced to 292-363 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Lashunda McLendon, 42, in south Charlotte on Dec. 13, 2024. Police found McLendon with a gunshot wound on Archdale Drive, and she was declared dead at the scene.

Rebecca Oxendine, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and robbery after shooting Loren Garnet Dudley in north Charlotte in January 2025. Surveillance video captured an argument between Oxendine and Dudley before she used a shotgun, leaving him shot in the chest. She was sentenced to 165-210 months in prison.

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 157-201 months in prison for second-degree murder after a 2023 shooting in north Charlotte that killed Ja’Kez Kyiesh Johnson. The suspect, Emanuel Isaac Parada, was also charged with drug possession and a stolen firearm. Police had arrested Parada and an unidentified 15-year-old in the case.

A 19-year-old pled guilty to second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with a fatal shooting in north Charlotte that killed 28-year-old Raymone Devine Flakes. He was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison.