Boy, 14, Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Gay Classmate Aug 9, 2008
McInerney is charged as an adult with first degree murder and a hate crime for the Feb. 12 fatal shooting of 15-year-old at their junior high school in Oxnard. King sometimes wore makeup and told friends he was gay. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Police Mourn Death Of Colleague - Family Mourns Death Of Father, Husband Aug 9, 2008
Carter and Moyd are the suspects charged with First Degree Murder in the fatal shooting of Detective Michael Smith Phillips ... They're facing First Degree Murder charges, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Conspiracy Act. (WTKR.com, VA)
Natchitoches Families Seek Answers After Police Evidence Allows Killer Out Of Jail Aug 8, 2008
A charge far less than the first degree murder and attempted murder prosecutors were looking for. Harrington says it's all he could do to salvage the case. (KSLA.com, LA)
Guilty Plea Entered In Murder Case Aug 8, 2008
Dwayne Deshawn Epps pleaded guilty in Norfolk Circuit Court Thursday to First Degree Murder, Attempted Robbery, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. His sentence will be determined by the Court at his sentencing hearing, scheduled for October 24. (WTKR.com, VA)
McGlothlin loses bid to withdraw guilty plea Aug 6, 2008
After another 10 minutes of talking with her lawyers, Krystle walked back to the judge's bench and pleaded guilty to one count of first degree murder. Kouri asked prosecutor Kevin Johnson to read the facts of the case. (Pekin Times, IL)
Teen pleads guilty in murder Aug 6, 2008
In a plea agreement ironed out just three days before his jury trial was scheduled to start, Darden, 19, pleaded guilty to the first degree murder of Deshawn Parker, said Charlotte Purkey, a prosecutor in the Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney Office. He also pleaded guilty to use of a firearm, according to court records. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Jury finds Porter guilty of murder Aug 5, 2008
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Suspect Accused of Slashing Womans Throat Turns Self In Aug 4, 2008
KSLA News 12 has learned the suspect, 53 year old Jesse James Williams, turned himself into Shreveport Police, and now faces a charge of attempted first degree murder. Taylor's condition has been upgraded to serious condition. (KSLA.com, LA)
2 suspected in S.C. murder caught in Tenn. Aug 3, 2008
Police say Jeffery Jennings is wanted in two South Carolina counties for first degree murder, theft of property in Georgia and armed robbery and aggravated kidnapping in Knox County, Tenn. Brenna Jennings is wanted for first degree murder in Horry County, S.C.. (WREG.com, TN)
Cops raid home after workplace murders Aug 3, 2008
Diamond, 32, who quit working at the book warehouse in April, was arrested Friday without resistance shortly after the fatal shooting and charged with two counts of first degree murder. BRISTOL, Pa. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Woman shot dead in home Aug 2, 2008
The elements of the crime did not constitute first degree murder, Raborn said. The district attorney s office was at the scene and assisted on advising on the appropriate charge. (New Iberia, LA)
Churches come together for vigil Aug 2, 2008
He has been charged with first degree murder and is being held on a $1 million bond. Dollina Borella, a member of the Carlisle church, said what affected her the most was it happened in the midst of a children s performance. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Canadian Court Quashes Extradition of Arizona Murder Suspect Fischbacher Aug 2, 2008
Updated: New York, Aug 02 03:48 London, Aug 02 08:48 Tokyo, Aug 02 16:48. Canada Court Stops U.S. Murder Suspect's Extradition (Update2). (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Cops: Bitter ex-employee kills two workers Aug 2, 2008
Robert Diamond, 32, of Bristol, was arrested yesterday without resistance at the Simon ter warehouse on the 2200 block of Radcliffe Street here and charged with two counts of first degree murder, Bucks County District Attorney Michelle Henry announced last night. Diamond was driving around the borough for about an hour yesterday before he allegedly carried out the premeditated killings at about 3:30 p.m. as daytime workers were clocking out, Henry said. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Woman charged with killing son Aug 1, 2008
A 49-year old Tucson woman faces first degree murder charges for the stabbing death of her son on Sunday, July 27. Police say that Della Vermuele killed 31-year old Spencer Carbone at their home in the 3300 block of North Geronimo Avenue, after the two became involved in an argument over finances. (FOX 11, AZ)
3 arrested in connection with fatal shooting Aug 1, 2008
OCSO officials say the suspects were booked into the Osage County Jail on charges of first degree murder and burglary. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Police arrest suspect in murder case of hair salon owner Aug 1, 2008
Then, last November, police announced plans to arrest 27-year-old Laura Michelle Lapaz, who uses the nickname "Seven", on first degree murder charges for ordering a hit on Malta because of an alleged drug debt ... Wednesday, police also arrested Mark Ott on first degree murder charges. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Pleas in Long murder case Jul 31, 2008
Easton Francisco, 21, and Akeem Evans, 18, both of New Iberia, were arraigned in 16th Judicial District Court on the charge of first degree murder Thursday in connection with the May 9 shooting death of Sidney Long Jr., 72, owner of Long s Gun and Pawn Shop at 340 Center St. The shooting took place during a robbery of the store ... Also charged with accessory to first degree murder in connection with the incident is Rickey Paul, 20, also of New Iberia. (New Iberia, LA)
Suspect in Pregnant Soldier's Death Was Baby's Dad Jul 31, 2008
July 30: Ft. Bragg soldier Edgar Patino is arraigned on first degree murder charges in the killing of Army Spc ... July 30: Ft. Bragg soldier Edgar Patino is arraigned on first degree murder charges in the killing of Army Spc. (Fox News)
Natchitoches Police looking for teen accused of robbery, shooting Jul 31, 2008
Brown is 6' 1" tall, weighs about 180 lbs. and has a medium complexion. Brown faces charges of attempted first degree murder, attempted armed robbery and attempted armed robbery using a firearm. Just after 6:00 am on July 19, police say the 35-year-old victim was walking to his car in the 500 block of Rowena St. when Brown came out from a back yard, pointed a gun at the victim and tried to rob him. During the exchange the victim was shot in the abdomen and Brown ran off. The victim was... (KSLA.com, LA)
Corn pleads not guilty Jul 30, 2008
David L. Corn, 45, of Auxvasse, entered a plea of not guilty Monday morning to charges of first degree murder. Corn was arrested on May 20 and charged with the murder of his wife, Melissa Corn, who was identified as the Jane Doe found near the Missouri River access point near Mokane in April. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Arrest Made In Pregnant Soldier's Death - (9:14pm) Jul 30, 2008
Fayetteville police said Tuesday that 27-year-old Edgar Patino has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Army Spc. Megan L. Touma. (WTVR.com, VA)
Staff Report Jul 29, 2008
Paul Edward Thompson Jr., first degree murder, arson of personal property, throwing or shooting at occupied vehicle, use of firearm in a commission felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, shoot/stab/cut or wound. Skip Lee Thornton, credit card theft. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Vigil to be held tonight for victims of Knoxville shooting Jul 29, 2008
He has been charged with first degree murder and is being held on a $1 million bond. Members of the Billerica parish are partnering with the Chelmsford, Carlisle and Bedford Unitarian Universalist Churches for the vigil. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Church shooter described as helpful but filled with hate Jul 29, 2008
Adkisson, 58, who has been charged with first degree murder for killing two people and wounding seven others Sunday at the Tennessee Valley Universalist Unitarian Church, also spoke of his resentment of his parents for forcing him to attend church as a child, of his belief that the Bible is full of contradictions, and of his antipathy to liberals and their ideas. A four-page letter police recovered from Adkisson's 2004 Ford Escape indicated he had been planning the shooting for about a week,... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
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She was charged in the juvenile department of the Wyandotte County District Court with first degree murder (under a felony murder theory) or alternatively with second degree murder. She was also charged with attempted aggravated robbery. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Three arrested in connection with shooting death- with video Jul 26, 2008
Sanchez was booked in the Yuma County Adult Detention Facility on suspicion of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and participating in a criminal street gang. Ramirez and Vargas were both booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center on suspicion of the same allegations. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Edgewater man guilty of murder Jul 22, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Despite indictment for 1st-degree murder, cousins on the loose Jul 22, 2008
If a defendant is able to make such a high bond, there is nothing we can do about that," Landrum-Johnson said. Court records show that the DA s office argued during Andre Hankton s preliminary hearing that the two men Should have been booked on first degree murder charges.". After hearing a New Orleans Police homicide detective testify about the seriousness of the charges, court records show that Judge Russo said, "The court finds probable cause for the arrest... and based upon these facts, I... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Five sentenced after guilty pleas on Law Day Jul 21, 2008
Joseph Robert Spencer plead not guilty to felony charges of First Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action. On a Change of Venue motion, the case was transferred to Laclede County. (California Democrat, MO)
Phoenix grandfather dies after beaten with pipe Jul 20, 2008
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says it will recommend the county attorney charge him with first degree murder. Information from: The Arizona Republic. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Glendale police announce arrest in double homicide Jul 19, 2008
Bland was arrested and booked on two counts of First Degree Murder, a single count of Prohibited Possession of a Firearm and a Parole Violation Warrant. 2008 The Associated Press. (FOX 11, AZ)
Wright City Man Fatally Shot, Suspect Caught Jul 18, 2008
Steward is charged with three felonies, including first degree murder, armed criminal action (assault), and armed criminal action. Reid was described as a resident of Wright City by police, although his last known address was in the 500 block of Summer Winds Lane in St Peters. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Jury: Williams Guilty in Essex Shooting Rampage Jul 18, 2008
It took a jury of six men and six women about four-and-a-half hours to find Williams guilty on two counts of first degree murder, one count of first degree attempted murder and one count of second degree attempted murder. Friends and family of Linda Lambesis and Alicia Shanks, the two murder victims, cried and shared hugs after the guilty verdict against Williams was handed down. (WCAX.com, VT)
Court date postponed in Dix killing Jul 16, 2008
Batts was initially scheduled to find out yesterday. Commonwealth s Attorney Lisa Caruso said the scheduling of the trial was removed from the July 15 term date after Batts lawyer made a motion for competency that did not arrive in time. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Arrest made in Student Stabbing Jul 16, 2008
The 23 year old is being charged with first degree murder for the stabbing death of Jessica Riddick. Her body was found outside of her car in the middle of a soybean field. (WTKR.com, VA)
Wanted man on the loose for first degree murder Jul 16, 2008
Nye County deputies have secured a warrant on the charge of first degree murder for 48-year-old Jeffery Schilling that was last seen at an In-In-Out Burger on North Neliss and Charleston in Las Vegas. It is not known by what means Schilling murdered the woman in her home but it is known Schilling was staying with the woman at the time. (KRNV.com, NV)
Man arraigned on cold-case charges Jul 15, 2008
Demetrious Lamont Neely, 30, of Chesapeake was arraigned on charges of first degree murder, robbery, conspiracy, shoot/stab/cut or wound, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. His trial is scheduled to begin on Dec. 3. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
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Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 3:47 PM CDT Ralph C. Cox Jr., 42, 102 Garrett Road, Lafayette has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the Thursday, July 3 shooting death of Tommy Adams, 32, 5 Marie Lane in rural Clay County ... Cox, a Lafayette mechanic by trade, is being held on first degree murder charges, which the warrant states "was a premeditated murder with the intention of killing Tommy Adams." According to reports, Adams was shot more than one time. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Judge being Judged Jul 13, 2008
HAD ENOUGH wrote on Jul 12, 2008 9:17 PM:" You dare to accuse me of living in the past? The past is pertinent because an accessory to FIRST DEGREE MURDER is out on $10,000 bond. It's not accessory to burglary but FIRST DEGREE MURDER! Yet the same judge set a bond ten times higher in a property dispute case, which just so happens to involve the victim of the first degree murder case. And we are NOT supposed to see the irony and injustice here? Would Rickey Paul's bond been so low if the victim... (New Iberia, LA)
Not guilty plea for Spencer - change of venue granted Jul 13, 2008
In Moniteau County Circuit Court on Monday, July 7, Joseph Robert Spencer plead not guilty to a charge of first degree murder and armed criminal action after an informal arraignment before Circuit Judge Stanley Moore. A Change of Venue to Laclede County was granted on a motion filed by Spencer's attorney, Kerry Rowden, Iberia. (California Democrat, MO)
Arrest In Newsome Killing, Ricard Funeral Set Jul 8, 2008
is charged with first degree murder. Garner was released from St. Mary's Medical Center after being admitted following the shooting on Third Avenue in Huntington at the club named Fluid. (Goherd.com)
Convicted Killer Leads Cops to Wife's Body Jul 8, 2008
In exchange for revealing the location of the body, Reiser is expected to get the his conviction reduced from first degree murder to second degree murder, and will likely serve less jail time ... On April 28, a California jury convicted Reiser, 44, of first degree murder in the disappearance of his wife, even though her body had not been found ... A first degree murder conviction would result in a sentence of 25 years to life in prison, while the second degree conviction carries a sentence of 15... (ABC News)
Two-time killer gets 45 more years in the clink Jul 8, 2008
Loftin, now 42, agreed to the sentence in May when he pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the Marsh case. Had he been tried and found guilty again of the Marsh murder, robbery, and unlawful possession of a weapon - charges that were dismissed in the deal - he could have spent his life behind bars with no chance of freedom. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Three arrested in cab driver shooting Jul 5, 2008
20-year old Ruben Archunde, 30-year old Marisela Pacheco and 16-year old Jessica Gallegos are being held in the Pima County Jail on charges of first degree murder, armed robbery and aggravated robbery for the death of 27-year old Timothy Royce. Police say that Royce s body was found shortly before midnight on Wednesday, March 5 near his abandoned cab near 6th Street and Helen. (FOX 11, AZ)
Grand jury indicts three in 23-year-old Winona murder case Jul 3, 2008
Published - Thursday, July 03, 2008. A Winona County grand jury has indicted three people for their alleged roles in the slaying of Ada Frances Senenfelder, the victim in Winona s only open homicide investigation. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Arrest Made in Football Star's Murder Jul 2, 2008
Chesapeake police have informed us that they have made an arrest in the murder of Lonnie Andrews, Jr. The male suspect is 17 and has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a murder. We will keep you updated. (WTKR.com, VA)
State will seek life without parole in Ricky Dale Netherton murder case (158) Jul 2, 2008
Published: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:45 PM CDT Assistant District Attorney General Tom Swink said last week that the state of Tennessee will not seek the death penalty, but instead ask for a life sentence without the possibility of parole in the first degree murder case against Ricky Dale Netherton. Netherton's case is set for the February, 2009 term of Macon County Criminal Court, which begins February 2, 2009. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
UPDATE: Lilesville man murdered Jun 28, 2008
Bobby Leon Little, 35, 58 Deberry Way, Morven was later arrested and charged with first degree murder. Officers recovered the Officers recovered the. (Anson Record, NC)
Killer Briton sentenced to life Jun 27, 2008
The judge said she understood that some people might expect her to order consecutive sentences but she said she did not want to give "the erroneous impression that there is a possibility of release from prison on a sentence for first degree murder when there is not". Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Man Who Left SUV On Tracks Is A Murderer Jun 27, 2008
A jury convicted him on 11 counts of first degree murder on June 26, 2008. (AP). (CBS News -- US)
Briton guilty of family murders Jun 26, 2008
He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole when sentenced for first degree murder later. Entwistle had denied the charges and his lawyers said they would appeal against the convictions. (BBC News -- UK)
Lilesville man murdered, sheriff says Jun 26, 2008
Bobby Leon Little, 35, 58 Deberry Way, Morven was later arrested and charged with first degree murder. Officers recovered the handgun, they say, was used in the shooting. (Anson Record, NC)
Brit Guilty Of Slaying Wife, Baby In Mass. Jun 26, 2008
Joe Flaherty, the spokesperson for Rachel Entwistle's family told Glor that every first degree murder case in Massachusetts is an automatic appeal. "We remain confident going forward that we will get a reversal because of the rulings on unlawful search of that home in Hopkinton and that's really what our focus will be going forward," Weinstein told Glor. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
BEHIND OUR STONE WALLS: The end must be a new beginning Jun 26, 2008
By Nan Norseen, Owner Hythe Farm. Thu Jun 26, 2008, 08:57 AM EDT. (Bolton Common, MA)
Wittmann family shot, older son in custody Jun 26, 2008
A Phoenix man has been booked on three counts of first degree murder after allegedly killing three members of his Wittmann family. Virgil M. Togstad III, 26, was apparently visiting the home of his parents on Monday (June 23) when he took out a gun and shot his father, mother and brother. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Jindal upset by Supreme Court ruling Jun 26, 2008
The Court found, there is a distinction between intentional first degree murder on the one hand and nonhomicide crimes against individual persons, even including child rape, on the other. The latter crimes may be devastating in their harm, as here, but in terms of moral depravity and of the injury to the person and to the public, they cannot be compared to murder in their severity and irrevocability. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Entwistle guilty Jun 26, 2008
Entwistle convicted on two charges of first degree murder. Jury deliberated for more than 11 hours before reaching verdict. (CNN -- World)
Editorial: Not a surprise Jun 26, 2008
As everyone within at least a hundred miles of Hopkinton knows by now, Neil Entwistle was found guilty of first degree murder in the deaths of his wife, Rachel, and their baby daughter, Lillian, at their Hopkinton home in January of 2006. The excessive media attention of this case, and subsequent trial, threw our little town into the spotlight - one we would rather not have shone on us. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Jury sent home in Entwistle trial Jun 25, 2008
Jurors are considering verdicts of first degree murder, second degree murder, or not guilty. First degree murder would mean he acted with deliberate premeditation and malice. (BBC News -- UK)
Entwistle Jury Out For Second Day Jun 25, 2008
The jury will have to decide whether Entwistle is guilty of first degree murder, if he acted with deliberate premeditation and malice; guilty of second degree murder, if he intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm; or not guilty. Advertisement. (Sky News)
Briton's wife 'took her own life' Jun 24, 2008
The jury will consider whether Mr Entwistle is guilty of first degree murder, if they believe he acted with deliberate premeditation; guilty of second degree murder, if he intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm, or not guilty. If convicted of first degree murder, Mr Entwistle faces life in prison without parole ... However, in his closing speech, assistant district attorney Michael Fabbri urged jurors to find Mr Entwistle guilty of first degree murder. (BBC News -- UK)
Man charged with attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend Jun 24, 2008
Brian Norman Keith, 28, of McKnight Road in Culleoka, was charged with aggravated assault and attempted first degree murder in the Saturday incident. Sgt. Mike Diaz of the Maury County Sheriff s Department was the arresting officer, and said the victim, Rowanda Mitchell, 34, was found unconscious at Tracy Lane in Culleoka with a head injury. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Probable Cause found: Spencer bound over to Circuit Court on murder charge Jun 19, 2008
After being bound over to Circuit Court for first degree murder, Moniteau County sheriff's deputies ready Joseph Spencer, in orange, for return to jail, as his attorney, Kerry Rowden, seated, looks on ... Joseph Robert Spencer was bound over to Moniteau County Circuit Court on a charge of first degree murder and armed criminal action on Monday, June 16, in connection with the 2002 death of Leslie Gregory. (California Democrat, MO)
California Cold case ends with guilty verdict for former Winston Countian Jun 19, 2008
The brothers are scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 15 by U.S.District Judge John Houston for the first degree murder. A third defendant, Maurice Overton, pleaded guilty in January 2007 to first-degree murder and is awaiting sentencing. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
