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Man found guilty for brutal murders of two Alaskan women

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ANCHORAGE, AK – On Sept. 4, 2019, and in August 2018, two Native Alaskan women, 30-year-old Kathleen Jo Henry and 52-year-old Veronica Abouchuk, died under brutal circumstances. The jury recently declared Brian Steven Smith guilty of their murders. On 14 criminal counts, including first- and second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and sexual assault in connection to the two reported deaths, Smith was found guilty. Additional charges include identifying the aggravated factor of substantial physical torture …

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Deadly shooting kills grandpa in Walmart parking lot

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HIGHLAND, CA – A routine errand turned fatal for 59-year-old Jonathan Mauk when a minor car collision ensued at a Walmart parking lot. The grandfather’s life was prematurely cut short, leaving his family and the community in shock. Matthew Mauk, the victim’s oldest son, recalls his father’s trip to the store on February 5th to buy soda and salt, intending to make his popular homemade beef jerky. However, the seemingly mundane trip turned tragic as …

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Cult leader charged with murdering 191 children

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MALINDI, KENYA – The Malindi High Court in Kenya charged Christian cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 29 additional suspects on Tuesday for the murder of 191 children. The prosecution is in response to the grisly discovery of children’s remains within the Shakahola forest in eastern Kenya last year, at an alleged death cult site run by Mackenzie and his followers. Over the course of several months, authorities exhumed more than 400 bodies in the …

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Alleged boss of multi-decade criminal enterprise faces trial

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HONOLULU, HI – A high-profile Honolulu businessman, Michael Miske Jr., is in the eye of a legal storm, accused of spearheading an extensive criminal conspiracy, prosecutors reveal. The charges range from directing drug money through dummy corporations to masterminding the brutal torture and murder of his late son’s closest friend in a twisted plot of revenge. The federal trial for Miske, who is charged with racketeering, kicked off with jury selection on Monday. The trial …

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Fight breaks out in courtroom after man confesses to killing 16-year-old girlfriend

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HOUSTON, TX – An emotional courtroom scene unfolded during the sentencing hearing of Frank DeLeon Jr., who pleaded guilty to the murder of 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez. The hearing took a dramatic turn when Alvarez’s mother, Anna Machado, confronted her daughter’s killer, leading to a brawl involving family members and bailiffs. DeLeon, 20, had admitted to shooting Diamond Alvarez as she walked the family dog in January 2022. He entered a guilty plea and is now …

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Old lady murders man with a 16-inch blade hidden in her cane

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 70-year-old woman from Philadelphia allegedly used a hidden blade in her cane to fatally stab a man earlier this year. She has recently been deemed fit to stand trial by a judge. The Mercury newspaper reported on Friday that Montgomery County District Court Judge Todd N. Barnes concluded that the prosecution had presented enough evidence during the preliminary hearing to proceed with the trial. The initial trial date is set to …

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Man brutally murders a woman he mistook for his ex-girlfriend, then set her body on fire

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FAIRFAX, VA – A Virginia man, who mistakenly killed a woman believing her to be his ex-girlfriend, has been found guilty of first-degree murder. Richard Montano, 48, was convicted on Thursday for the brutal murder of Silvia “Kelly” Vaca Abacay, 40, which took place on August 10, 2022. Montano, in a horrific act of violence, stabbed Abacay multiple times and inflicted severe blunt-force trauma injuries on her face, head, and neck. The gruesome details of …

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Surveillance footage revealed from fatal Mall of America shooting

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A deadly shooting that occurred in the Mall of America’s Nordstrom store last December has recently been brought to light through firsthand witness accounts and surveillance footage. Johntae Hudson, 19, was tragically killed two days before Christmas during a violent altercation involving multiple firearms. The incident took place during the bustling holiday season, with Hudson being shot eight times. Currently on trial in Hennepin County juvenile court is a 17-year-old who was …

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Man decapitates his 100-year-old grandma

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HAMBURG, GERMANY- A German man is currently on trial, accused of brutally murdering his 100-year-old grandmother with an axe while she was in her wheelchair. The victim was identified as Amalie G, a retired farm worker. She was discovered dead in her apartment following the alleged attack by her 37-year-old grandson, Artur B. The brutal murder took place in March according to investigators. Artur had a history of psychological issues and was on prescribed medication. …

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Man convicted for using dead brother’s identity for more than 60 years

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In a surprising turn of events, Napoleon Gonzalez, an 86-year-old man from Etna, Maine, was found guilty of multiple counts of fraud, including identity theft, passport fraud, Social Security fraud, and mail fraud. The verdict was delivered last Friday after a two-day trial at the U.S. District Court in Bangor, with Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. presiding. Gonzalez had been impersonating his deceased brother, Guillermo Gonzalez, since the mid-1960s. Guillermo had died in infancy in …

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