Tag: convicted
-
Convicted murderer’s death in Indiana prison being investigated as homicide
Investigation Launched into Convicted Murderer’s Death at Indiana State Prison Authorities at the Indiana State Prison are probing the death of a 44-year-old inmate, Victor Glenn, who was serving a sentence for murder. The incident is now being treated as a homicide, as announced by the Indiana State Police on Friday. Discovery of Victor Glenn’s…
-
Man convicted in Massachusetts for a 1985 murder gets new trial due to new DNA evidence
Massachusetts Judge Grants New Trial in Decades-Old Murder Case In a significant development, a Massachusetts judge has granted a new trial to Thomas Rosa, a man who was convicted of the 1985 murder of 18-year-old Gwendolyn Taylor. This decision comes after new DNA evidence emerged, raising questions about the accuracy of Rosa’s conviction. Background: A…
-
Oklahoma prosecutor to not seek retrial for freed convicted killer who spent 50 years in prison
Convicted Killer Won’t Face Retrial After 50 Years Behind Bars After nearly half a century in prison, Glynn Ray Simmons, a 70-year-old convicted killer, won’t have to face a retrial, according to Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna. This decision comes after a judge ordered a new trial earlier this year, leading to Simmons’ release.…
-
Ex-Baltimore mayor convicted of embezzlement is running for office again
Former Baltimore Mayor Announces 2024 Mayoral Run After Past Conviction A former mayor of Baltimore, Sheila Dixon, convicted of embezzlement over a decade ago, has declared her candidacy for the city’s mayoral race in 2024. Dixon, a Democrat, left her role as Baltimore’s mayor in 2010 amidst a corruption case scandal. She resigned as part…
-
Marina owner convicted in fatal 2008 boat crash settles new environmental protection case
A New Hampshire woman convicted of killing her best friend in a boat crash on Lake Winnipesaukee 15 years ago has agreed to pay the state $100,000 to settle new allegations that she interfered with an environmental protection investigation at the marina she owns. The attorney general and state Department of Environmental Services announced the…
-
Longwood Gardens closes as search for convicted killer who escaped from Pennsylvania prison intensifies
Popular Pennsylvania Botanical Garden Temporarily Closes Due to Escaped Convicted Murderer Sighting A well-known botanical garden in Pennsylvania is hitting the pause button on its activities due to a concerning development. Longwood Gardens, nestled in Chester County, has temporarily closed its doors “until further notice.” The reason behind this unexpected closure? A possible sighting of…
-
Alabama man convicted of sexually torturing, robbing victims he met online
Alabama Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse and Robbery of Women He Met Online In a recent verdict, an Alabama man, Jonathan Lockett, has been found guilty of a range of criminal charges, including rape, robbery, sexual torture, and theft. This conviction comes after a lengthy jury deliberation that spanned seven hours, commencing on a Friday.…
-
Missouri man convicted of killing police officer challenges state’s death penalty law
A man awaiting sentencing for killing a Missouri police officer is challenging the constitutionality of a state law that allows judges to hand down the death sentence. A jury in June convicted 45-year-old Ian McCarthy of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Clinton Police Officer Gary Lee Michael Jr. during a 2017 traffic stop.…
-