Caregiver Charged in Elderly Woman’s Death
Caregiver sentenced to 20 years for pushing 82-year-old woman, causing fatal injuries. Family’s hidden cameras captured the abuse that led to death.
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Man Gets 190-Year Sentence for Killing Philanthropist Avant
Aariel Maynor received a 190-year sentence for murdering philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, during a Beverly Hills burglary.
Cleveland Man Wrongly Imprisoned 45 Years Dies After Release
Cleveland man Isaiah Andrews died Sunday, just two years after being exonerated following 45 years of wrongful imprisonment for his wife’s murder. Andrews was declared fully innocent by Ohio in 2020 after maintaining his innocence since 1975.
Child Killer Murdered in Prison by Inmates
A convicted child killer was murdered by fellow inmates at a North Carolina prison. Semajs Short, 24, died in a group attack at Bertie Correctional Institution.
Inmate Caught After Escaping Oklahoma Prison
Frank Logan, 56, was recaptured Tuesday after escaping Oklahoma State Reformatory. He was found asking strangers to use phones in Altus.
Drunk Driver Charged With Murder in Philly Crash
Jayana Tanae Webb, who called herself the ‘best drunk driver ever’ on Twitter, faces murder charges after allegedly killing two state troopers and a pedestrian in a DWI crash on I-95 in Philadelphia.
Former Death Row Inmate Serving Life Killed in Prison
Former death row inmate Dayva Cross, 62, was killed in a shower at Washington State Penitentiary. Cross was serving life for murdering his wife and stepdaughters.
Convicted Killer Michael Floyd Wilson Escapes Prison Twice
Convicted killer Michael Floyd Wilson escaped from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility for the second time in four years. The 51-year-old murderer scaled a 12-foot razor wire fence and remains at large.
Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from prison after serving 3 years for murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The early release has sparked outrage among activists demanding justice and police accountability.
Former Cop on Police Targeting of Black People
Former police officer reveals the systemic reasons behind racial targeting of Black Americans during traffic stops and police encounters.