Louisiana youth getting a break Aug 22, 2008
Even though Justin was well enough to attend a school function hours later, Mr. Walters increased the charges against the Jena 6 to attempted second degree murder, and conspiracy to commit attempted second degree murder, and transferred one of the young men-Mychal Bell-to adult court. Then, in February 2007, Jesse Ray Beard was charged with three misdemeanor offenses: simple battery, simple criminal damage to property less than $500, and simple assault. (New Milford Times, CT)
Barnes gets 10 years for role in killing Dunebuggy driver Aug 20, 2008
"The defendant got his break when the jury reduced the second degree murder to voluntary manslaughter," said Puckett. Puckett summarized the evidence and testimonies from the jury trial of Barnes, who Puckett said had prior driving under the influence convictions. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Family of Murder Victim Emotional at Verdict Aug 19, 2008
20-year-old Brian Ramirez was found not guilty of second degree murder but guilty of second degree manslaughter for stabbing Crumble twice in the chest at the Martin Luther King Apartment complex in Troy back in May 2007. Ramirez actually fled to Puerto Rico before he was arrested in June of last year. (FOX23 News, NY)
Teenager sentenced to life in Angola Aug 19, 2008
She faces principal to second degree murder charges. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Arrest made in Tucson homicide Aug 18, 2008
He was booked into the Pima County Jail on one count of second degree murder. Police say there's no indication that Parsons was involved in any wrongdoing. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Spector retrial set for October Aug 17, 2008
Mr Spector, 68, was charged with second degree murder. It falls between first degree murder - which requires proof of pre-meditation - and manslaughter. (BBC News)
Warrant issued for suspected barbershop killer Aug 16, 2008
He is charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 26-year-old David Salas two weeks ago. Police say two groups of people got into an argument inside a barbershop near South 12th avenue and Irvington road on August 2. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Federal Inmates Indicted for the Murder of Federal Correctional Officer Aug 15, 2008
The maximum statutory penalty for a violation of first or second degree murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence is life in prison or death. "The Bureau of Prisons would like to thank and commend the United States Attorney's Office for their diligence in bringing this case forward. This is an important first step in what we hope will be a relatively short process of bringing some closure to this tragic event. We would also like to thank the FBI and our own Bureau of Prisons staff who... (PR Newswire)
Dying 'Dr. Death' Has Second Thoughts About Assisting Suicides Aug 14, 2008
One assisted suicide -- the death of Lou Gehrig's disease patient Thomas Youk, which was taped and broadcast on "60 Minutes" in 1998 -- earned him a prison sentence of 15 years to 20 years for second degree murder. "He did what he did, and it brought it to public awareness [of physician-assisted suicide]," said Kevorkian's attorney, Mayer Morganroth. (Yahoo News -- Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia)
Spector lawyers want a stay in murder trial Aug 14, 2008
Spector's first trial resulted in a jury deadlock on the single charge of second degree murder. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Father Grieves Daughter, Aggrieves Son Aug 14, 2008
The court has arraigned the 14 year old Pruitt on second degree murder charges. Salinas feels it should be first degree. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Brinkman to go on trial for second degree murder Aug 13, 2008
Taft Midway Driller - News. Wednesday, August 13, 2008. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Don't leave children ignorant about guns Aug 11, 2008
Shelden Andrew Pruitt is under arrest, charged with suspicion of second degree murder ... Shelden Andrew Pruitt is under arrest, charged with suspicion of second degree murder. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Woman charged with murder Aug 10, 2008
Late Saturday afternoon, police charged Tara Billups, of the 1100 block of Cogic Square, with second degree murder and cut/stab/wound. Her boyfriend, Jonathan L. Diggs, died as he was being airlifted to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, said city spokeswoman Debbie George. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
911 response delayed by bureaucracy Aug 9, 2008
Her 14-year-old son, Christian Taylor, has pleaded not guilty to a second degree murder charge in the death of his mother. During the call, operators heard Morgan screaming and noises consistent with an object striking another object. (Boston Globe)
Middle Village Resident Charged With Murder Aug 8, 2008
Suffolk County Police arrested Darren Lynch, 28, of 68th Avenue on Friday and charged him with two counts of second degree murder. He pled not guilty at his arraignment later that day and is being held without bail. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Suspect indicted in fatal Ewa Beach stabbing Aug 7, 2008
Vol. 13, Issue 219 - Wednesday, August 6, 2008. By Nelson Daranciang Jose Tubera Jr. stabbed his brother-in-law eight times -- twice in the heart -- during an argument over Tubera's possible drug use and Tubera's brother-in-law's request that Tubera leave the residence, said Chris Van Marter, deputy city prosecutor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Second person charged in death of 7-year-old Aug 7, 2008
The boyfriend of a woman accused of killing a seven-year-old Toronto girl was charged with second degree murder Wednesday. Warren Johnson, 46, lived with the accused woman, Donna Irving, and their two young sons, in the second floor apartment where Katelynn Sampson 's body was found early Sunday morning. (Globe and Mail)
Mother trying to keep son's murderer jailed Aug 6, 2008
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Man accused of Greyhound bus beheading asks Aug 6, 2008
He is charged with second degree murder. Appearing in court in Manitoba yesterday, Li, 40, was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as prosecutors revealed that he had a plastic bag containing his victim's ear, nose and part of a mouth in his pocket when police officers arrested him. (Times Online)
I-Team: Unsafe Conditions Described at Rimer Home Aug 5, 2008
The Rimer's are accused of second degree murder and of abuse and neglect of their surviving children ... The Rimer's are accused of second degree murder and of abuse and neglect of their surviving children. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Fanning defends axed Sunday program Aug 4, 2008
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Woman shot dead in home Aug 2, 2008
Hill, also known as Clarence Wilson, was booked into the Iberia Parish Correctional Center on a second degree murder charge, as well as armed robbery and felon in possession of a weapon charges. The elements of the crime did not constitute first degree murder, Raborn said. (New Iberia, LA)
Moorcroft woman accused of killing husband Aug 2, 2008
BULL wrote on Aug 1, 2008 1:56 PM:" WHAT , ONLY SECOND DEGREE MURDER . SIX TIMES OUGHT TO BE A WAKE UP TO ANY PROSECUTER. ". Honesty wrote on Aug 1, 2008 4:41 PM:" Read your statutes Bull- ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Canadian Court Quashes Extradition of Arizona Murder Suspect Fischbacher Aug 2, 2008
It is no answer to that injustice to observe that in Canada first and second degree murder are but two categories of the substantive crime of murder. . (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Police identify Canadian bus attack suspect Aug 1, 2008
Sgt. Brian Edmonds said that 40-year-old Vince Weiguang Li, of Edmonton, Alberta, has been charged with second degree murder. Li is due to appear in court Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Baby in Parkland Dies, Mother's Boyfriend Arrested Jul 30, 2008
The 23 year old suspect is being held at the Pierce County Jail on $50,000 bail, and is being investigated for second degree murder of the one year old girl. Investigators say he was arrested after his story kept changing of how the girl was injured. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rochester Man Convicted for Two Murders Jul 29, 2008
Tyrone Members, 19, was found guilty of second degree murder in the deaths of Rasean Roberts in May 2007 and Jamel Wiggington in June 2007. Members was also convicted on assault and weapons possession charges. (WOKR13 Rochester)
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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)
Walker man found guilty in 2007 murder case Jul 25, 2008
-- A Walker man has been found guilty of second degree murder in connection with an August, 2007, case where he allegedly shot the victim some seven times, according to 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perilloux. WWL-TV. (WWLTV.com, LA)
I-Team: Grand Jury Indicts Rimers Jul 24, 2008
The Rimers are facing 7 counts ranging from second degree murder to child abuse and neglect ... Wednesday, the judge found there is enough evidence to move forward with the charges of second degree murder and child abuse. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Charges Changed In Balcony Death Case Jul 19, 2008
The County Attorney filed a second degree murder charge against Pullens instead. Police said Pullens pushed Matsolonia Myers, 71, off the fourth-story balcony ledge during a visit to her condominium. (7 KETV Omaha)
Teen Sentenced for Albany Murder Jul 16, 2008
Back in may, a jury found McCall guilty of second degree murder. McCall shot and killed 15-year-old Shahied Oliver at a birthday party last August, at the Skyline Garden Apartments on Lark street. (FOX23 News, NY)
Five murders and the movies they inspired Jul 13, 2008
Bernadette was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced as a juvenile ... Her family did assist in disposing of David's body (in a far more gruesome way than alluded to in the film), and Michele was ultimately found guilty of second degree murder and was sentenced to 17 years in prison. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Mother-of-three facing Burnaby murder charge Jul 8, 2008
In February, Nga (Susan) Thi-Thanh Nguyen was charged with second degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of her boyfriend, Khanh Pho Mach, of Surrey. Mach was found bleeding on the lawn of his house in the 15500-block of 100 Ave. in Guildford. (Vancouver Sun)
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. Hans Reiser, right, and his attorney, William Du Bois, listen during a hearing in this March 9, 2007, file photo, in Oakland, Calif. (ABC News)
Police release names of couple involved in deadly Shreveport shooting Jul 3, 2008
His wife, Lavoni, 62, has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in the case. Officers responded to Round Grove Street just after seven o'clock after they say a relative of a married couple dialed 9-1-1. (KSLA.com, LA)
Man Gets 23 Years for Murder Jul 3, 2008
Jurors took about three hours to find the former high school football star guilty of second degree murder. ajl/ay. (R News)
I-Team: Rimer Family No Strangers to the Law Jul 2, 2008
Jason's parents, Stanley and Colleen Rimer, remain in the Clark County Detention Center accused of second degree murder. According to public records, the boy's grandfather is in prison for abusing a different child. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Jury convicts man in murder of former Cameron woman Jul 1, 2008
man, of the Second Degree Murder of former Cameron, Mo. woman, Cynthia White. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Rapid City man dead, another in custody Jul 1, 2008
Jesus Torres, 41, also of Rapid City "has been arrested for second degree murder and is in the Pennington County Jail," Deb Cady of the Rapid City Police Department said in a release. Authorities said Ortiz was shot at a home and was pronounced dead at Rapid City Regional Hospital. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tolson admits to causing toddler's death Jun 27, 2008
William Tolson Jr., pleaded guilty to second degree murder charges earlier this week after admitting causing the death of the child in August 2007. Tolson faces up to life in prison. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Murderer sentenced to 23 years in prison Jun 26, 2008
Zortman pleaded guilty to second degree murder and obstructing justice in May ... As Tippey asked the judge to sentence his client to four years for second degree murder and one year for obstructing justice, a woman from the public seating area of the courtroom called out, You're crazy ... KATH wrote on Jun 25, 2008 7:19 PM:" Why second degree murder? Because it was'nt planned? Would someone explain that to me? Murder is Murder------that, to me, was way too light of a sentance!! ". (Pekin Times, IL)
Jury sent home in Entwistle trial Jun 25, 2008
Jurors are considering verdicts of first degree murder, second degree murder, or not guilty ... Second degree murder would mean he intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm. (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. (BBC News -- UK)
Former Tulane athlete found guilty of manslaughter Jun 23, 2008
He is also guilty of one count of aggravated battery, but he is not guilty of one count of attempted second degree murder. The sentencing is set for July 22. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Two get life in prison for Malden beating murder Jun 17, 2008
Two men have pleaded guilty to second degree murder in connection with the 2005 beating death of John Doyle, 24, of Medford, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone s office announced Monday. Joshua Dudley, 20, and Nicholas Harrell, 19, pleaded guilty late Friday afternoon in Middlesex Superior Court to charges of second-degree murder. (Malden Observer, MA)
Pitt County Grand Jury Jun 15, 2008
Melanie Lawrence Daniels, 47, 4421 Fleming St., Ayden, second degree murder for a May 21 offense. Eric Lamont Davis, 31, 4114-A Bridge Court, habitual misdemeanor assault for an April 13 offense. (The Daily Reflector)
Country Honors Flag Day Jun 14, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Saturday June 14, 2008. (R News)
Teen Who Shot & Killed Homeowner To Be Sentenced Jun 13, 2008
The 16-year old who shot and killed a White Center homeowner after breaking into his home will be sentenced Friday morning in Kent Jonathan Newman pleaded guilty in April to second degree murder in the October 19th, 2007 death of Craig Hoffman. Prosecutors say Newman and two other teens broke into Hoffman's home. (Q13.com, WA)
Bellingham Man Arrested In Stabbing Death Jun 12, 2008
Collier was arrested without incident and was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on Second Degree Murder charges. Copyright. (Q13.com, WA)
Judge Won't Move Trial In Case Of Slain 9-Year-Olds Jun 11, 2008
Richard Allen Clements III was convicted in August 1999 of second degree murder and felony evading police. A judge vacated the conviction in June 2005 and ordered a new trial after the California Supreme Court overturned the legal theory under which Clements was convicted. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Teen Arrested in Kathina Thomas Murder Jun 11, 2008
Jermayne Timmons, 15 was charged with second degree murder Tuesday in connection with the death of Kathina Thomas, 10. 15-year-old Jermayne Timmons was arraigned on second degree murder charges. (FOX23 News, NY)
More of this story Jun 11, 2008
Regardless of the challenges, the St. John Parish Sheriff s Office Homicide Division remained diligent on the case to eventually bring about the arrest of the three men, which was followed by the conviction of Keller for second degree murder just this past week in the 40th Judicial District Court. Keller now faces sentencing on July 16 and will receive a life sentence with no possibility of parole or probation. (L Observateur, LA)
Publicity not enough to move murder trial Jun 10, 2008
Clements, who was 18 at the time of the crash, was convicted in August 1999 of second degree murder and felony evading police. A judge vacated the conviction in June 2005 and ordered a new trial after the California Supreme Court overturned the legal theory under which Clements was convicted. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Williams sentenced Jun 8, 2008
Bridges was convicted of Second Degree Murder in the July 2004, death of Laura McCurley, which occurred as the result of a house explosion in the 6600 block of Wood in KCK.. Sean A. Baker of Kansas City served as Special Prosecutor in the case, assisted by Assistant District Attorney Laura Fleming. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Dying 'Dr. Death' Has Second Thoughts About Assisting Suicides Jun 8, 2008
One assisted suicide -- the death of Lou Gehrig's disease patient Thomas Youk, which was taped and broadcast on "60 Minutes" in 1998 -- earned him a prison sentence of 15 years to 20 years for second degree murder. "He did what he did, and it brought it to public awareness [of physician-assisted suicide]," said Kevorkian's attorney, Mayer Morganroth. (Yahoo News -- Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia)
UPDATED: Merriman sentenced to 20-40 years in prison Jun 7, 2008
Charlevoix County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Pajtas handed the sentence down to Merriman today, Friday, after a jury convicted him of second degree murder following a three-week long trial ending on May 9. Merriman was accused of killing his brother Bill on or about June 16, 2006 in their parents Phelps Road home. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Arrest in Hague Street Homicide Jun 6, 2008
(Rochester, N.Y.) -- Police have arrested Bernard Dasher, 21, of Rochester, and charged him with second degree murder in the death of Michael Stubbs. Stubbs, 20, was shot and killed on Hague Street around 9 p.m. Wednesday. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Davis receives 10 years Jun 6, 2008
On Thursday, Suffolk Circuit Court Judge Carl Eason Jr. sentenced Danielle Monique Davis, of Windsor, to 25 years for second degree murder and 12 years for malicious wounding for her role in the July 2005 shooting. Eason suspend 27 years of her sentence and placed Davis on supervised probation for 20 years after her release, said prosecutor and Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Will Jamerson. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Nagle assailant charged withsecond degree murder Jun 6, 2008
A Norfolk County grand jury indicted Weymouth resident Nicholas Cirignano, 28, June 4 for second degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Mathew Nagle who lived paralyzed for nearly six years after he was stabbed following a fireworks display at Wessagusset Beach July 3, 2001 ... Keating said a court date for Cirignano s arraignment for second degree murder has not been set. (Weymouth News, MA)
Homicide suspect caught after chase Jun 2, 2008
A New Iberia man has been charged with one count of second degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of another man in an incident which took place at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to an Iberia Parish Sherrif's Office press release. Luis A. Reyes, 32, a native of Honduras, was reportedly in an argument with Dennis J. Segura, 35, at Lot 3 of the Barrerias Mobile Home Park located at 1207 Creighton Broussard Road. (New Iberia, LA)
Hough pleads not guilty Jun 2, 2008
Franklin Delano Hough is charged with five counts of committing aggravated assault using a deadly weapon and one count of attempting to commit second degree murder of Andres B. Enrique II on March 5. He appeared for an arraignment hearing in Division 6 with his defense attorney Perry Hicks. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Police Arrest Mother's Boyfriend in Death of Toddler May 30, 2008
TACOMA The boyfriend of a Tacoma woman who's 3 1/2 year old boy died has been arrested for investigation of second degree murder. The Father, Michael Ravenell says he last saw his son Michael, Jr. on Tuesday. (Q13.com, WA)
