capital murder

Man who shot 12-year-old son of his ex-girlfriend arrested at the border

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HOUSTON, TX – A man from the Houston area, who was sought in connection to the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s 12-year-old son, has been apprehended at the Texas-Mexico border, as per the information released by the authorities on Tuesday. Terry Rivera, 27, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry on Monday. The arrest comes as border traffic increases due to Spring Break, with CBP officers maintaining …

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Three escaped prisoners charged with double murder of couple

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ST. GEORGE’S, GD – A trio of fugitives from a Grenadian prison, who allegedly commandeered a yacht during their escape, are now staring down the barrel of numerous charges, including capital murder. This comes in the wake of the presumed demise of a retired American couple. The suspects, Ron Mitchell, 30, Trevon Robertson, 19, and Abita Stanislaus, 25, are believed to have forced Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel overboard during their daring escape. The retired …

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Illegal migrant arrested for murder of cheerleader

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EDNA, TX – A man has been apprehended in connection with the murder of 16-year-old cheerleader Lizbeth Medina in Texas, law enforcement officials have reported. The teenager’s body was found by her mother in their home’s bathtub on Tuesday. The accused, Rafael Govea Romero, was taken into custody on Saturday in Schulenburg, Texas. He is being charged with capital murder for the death of the high school student, as per the police. Romero was arrested …

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Shooting spree leaves 6 dead, 3 wounded

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AUSTIN, TX – A series of deadly shootings spanning two Texas counties has left six people dead and three injured, including two police officers. The male suspect in the case is now in police custody, facing charges of capital murder. Details about the suspect and his motives weren’t released at the time. Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson reported the arrest of the suspect. The alleged shooter fled from a confrontation involving gunfire with a …

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Six people killed in Texas shooting spree

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AUSTIN, TX – A series of fatal shootings that spanned across two Texas counties on Tuesday has led to the arrest of a suspect, officials reported. The violent episodes claimed the lives of six individuals and injured three others, including two police officers. The man in custody, whose identity and motive are yet to be disclosed, is facing capital murder charges, with additional charges likely to be imposed, according to Austin’s Interim Police Chief Robin …

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Homeless man charged with horrific murder of 5-year-old girl

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TOPEKA, KS – Mickel Cherry, a 25-year-old homeless man, was arraigned on Thursday on charges of murder and rape linked to the death of a 5-year-old girl named Zoey Felix in Topeka, Kansas. Cherry is facing one count each of capital murder, first-degree murder, and rape in connection with Zoey’s death on Monday. He is currently detained in Topeka with a $2 million bond, and his subsequent court date is yet to be scheduled. Mark …

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Convict killed wife and 11-year-old daughter before going on the run for months

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In a tragic story of domestic violence, Robert Morairity, a 45-year old Texas inmate on parole, was detained in June 2023 for suspicion of murdering his wife and 11-year-old daughter. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office was first alerted of the missing persons case by a brother-in-law of the victim, Kimberly Kellam. After deputies explored the family’s home in Decatur, a rural city approximately 65 miles northwest of Dallas, they discovered the home abandoned. Records from …

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Two teen suspects charged with capital murder after allegedly killing transgender person

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In a case involving the death of a transgender woman, two suspects now face charges of capital murder. The victim, 39-year-old Marisela Castro, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, with two young individuals implicated in the crime. Oscar Ariel Sierra, 18, was charged with capital murder. He received this charge as a result of his alleged involvement in the killing. A second teen suspect has also been arrested on the same charge. The Houston Police …

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Ex-cop indicted for allegedly murdering pregnant girlfriend and covering it up

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David McCoy, a former police officer from Huntsville, Alabama, has been indicted by a grand jury for three counts of capital murder. He received this indictment in connection with the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend, Courtney Spraggins, and her unborn child in January 2022. On January 7, 2022, investigators claim that McCoy shot Spraggins in the head while they were both inside of a parked vehicle. McCoy reported the shooting to 911 and told investigators …

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Man arrested after murder spree that killed four

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On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, four people were killed in Jefferson and St. Clair counties in Alabama. On Friday, Daniel P. Watson, 28, of Pell City was arrested in connection with the killings. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Watson for capital murder due to the multiple victims. The first pair of slayings occurred in East Lake, where Tiffany Michele Hernandez and Jason Joseph Brown, both 40 and from Birmingham, …

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