Domestic Violence

Woman killed, boyfriend charged with murder

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HOLYOKE, MA – A Massachusetts man has received a murder charge in connection to his girlfriend’s untimely death. Springfield resident Jason Chapdelaine, 52, was arrested after police found him alongside the victim following a report of suspicious activity in the South Water Street area around 1:30 am on Sunday. Hampden County District Attorney’s Office stated that upon arrival, officers found Chapdelaine unresponsive due to what is suspected to be a self-inflicted injury. The female victim …

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Dad guilty of killing three children in house fire

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – A New Orleans courtroom was the site of emotional turmoil on Thursday as Joseph Washington pled guilty to murdering his three children in an arson house fire last year. Washington admitted his guilt of first-degree murder, and his conviction will lead to a full-life prison sentence. Following his plea, a woman related to the deceased children attacked Washington. The confrontation soon escalated as other relatives joined the assault. Court authorities intervened …

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Illegal migrant arrested for violent murder of wife

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CAROL STREAM, IL – A man, who allegedly entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico two weeks prior, is now facing charges for the brutal murder of his wife, Maricela Simon Franco, 26, in the presence of their two young children. The incident unfolded on April 1, 2024, when Baltazar Perez-Estrada walked into the Carol Stream Police Department in Illinois around 11:30 a.m. He informed the authorities that he had stabbed his wife. The police immediately …

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Teacher killed by her estranged husband in front of their kids

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – A Florida teacher tragically lost her life at the hands of her estranged husband in a murder-suicide incident. The couple’s children reportedly witnessed the event. According to the Port St. Lucie police, Ray Felix, 60, seized his wife Jamie, 45, and their two children from a local business on Friday. Disguised, Ray coerced them into a rental car. Police account that within the car, Ray confronted Jamie about their impending …

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Female bartender stabbed to death in front of horrified patrons

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QUEENS, NY – A horrific scene unfolded in a local Irish pub as an employee was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend, who then turned the knife on himself, according to authorities. The incident took place just after happy hour, leaving patrons in shock. Sarah McNally, a 41-year-old Irish immigrant, was pronounced dead at the hospital following the attack at the Céilí House pub in Queens around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The New York Police Department …

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Wife stabbed to death by her husband

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HAYWARD, CA – A woman was fatally stabbed in an act of domestic violence reportedly committed by her husband, according to Hayward police. Residents of the Peppertree apartment complex where the couple lived were left in shock following the violent event on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded on Cypress Avenue in Hayward, a location typically bustling with activity. Several neighbors dialed 911 upon hearing a woman’s screams. Responding officers found the unresponsive woman in her …

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Man brutally murders girlfriend on her birthday

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KENT, WA – Cordonte Walker has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for murdering a young mother, Lourdes ‘Lullies’ Keymolen. The sentencing comes three years after her tragic death, providing some closure for her grieving family. Keymolen was killed by Walker, allegedly her lover, just hours after she turned 23. The courtroom was filled with emotion as relatives shared the devastating impact of domestic violence on both involved families. Fabby, Keymolen’s mother, delivered a …

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Husband stabs his wife in the stomach during International Women’s Day party

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QUEENS, NY – A chilling International Women’s Day celebration turned deadly in Queens when a man allegedly stabbed his wife before being shot dead by police, a family member reported. The gathering was at the couple’s Forest Hills residence on Friday night. It was a significant celebration for the Uzbekistan-originated family and friends. The spouse, Amira Nematov, was reportedly in severe pain after the attack, according to a family member speaking from her hospital bedside. …

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Man stabs girlfriend 15 times in front of police, then attempts to stab himself

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LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA – A chilling scene played out in Pennsylvania last week when a man allegedly murdered his former girlfriend in front of a police officer before attempting to take his own life during a foot chase, as reported by local authorities. Trevor Weigel, aged 23, is accused of assaulting and stabbing 19-year-old Jaden Battista multiple times outside a Lower Makefield Township home located on Waterford Road. The authorities estimate that Battista was …

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Kidnapper caught with victim at McDonald’s drive-through

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TAMPA, FL – A habitual offender in Florida is now facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping. According to court testimonies, Joshua Grimes broke into a man’s home and launched a brutal attack that culminated in a bizarre trip to a McDonald’s drive-through. The mishap began when Grimes took offense to his prospective partner’s rejection. The victim, whose identity is protected due to the sensitivity of the case, shared in court that he had met …

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