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Haskell Man Guilty of Murdering Wife, Faces Life Without Parole

January 30, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A Haskell man was found guilty of murdering his wife, after a trial that lasted several days. Dayan Banks, who was arrested in June 2023, was accused of murdering his wife Tamara Banks, who went missing in 2021. The Muskogee County Sheriff’s office arrested Banks after his wife’s disappearance, and the subsequent … Read more

Shooting Investigation at Interstate 295: JSO Homicide Unit seeks information on fatal incident

May 19, 2024

Jacksonville, Florida – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide Unit is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday night. According to the JSO, patrol officers responded to a call about a vehicle that had crashed off the road into a tree line at the interchange of Interstate 295 Northbound and Interstate 10 around ... Read more

Students from India Urged to Stay Indoors After Violent Attack Leaves Four Pakistani Students Dead in Kyrgyzstan

May 19, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Four Pakistani students tragically lost their lives in a violent attack in Kyrgyzstan. The incident has sparked concern and prompted India to advise its students in the country to remain indoors for safety. The attack, which took place in a rented apartment, resulted in the deaths of the four students, with the ... Read more

Ohio Law Allows Neighbor to Shoot and Kill Dog on Property, Leaving Owner Desperate for Justice

May 19, 2024

Medina County, Ohio – A tragic incident unfolded in a quiet Ohio neighborhood, leaving a family devastated and a community questioning the laws that govern such situations. Laura Grindle’s beloved Bernese Mountain dog, Bentley, met a heartbreaking end when he wandered into a neighbor’s yard while the family was away on vacation. When a neighbor ... Read more

Man Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter for Fatal Shooting of Uncle

May 19, 2024

Folcroft, Pennsylvania – A man from Folcroft, Pennsylvania, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of his uncle outside a Clifton Heights garage last year. Birchett L. King, 26, awaits sentencing on July 19 by Court of Common Pleas Judge Kevin F. Kelly and is currently held at the county jail in ... Read more

Accused: Family of 11-year-old boy in court for woman’s murder

May 19, 2024

Orlando, Florida – The family of an 11-year-old boy accused of killing a woman made an appearance in court, dealing with the gravity of the situation as they attempt to understand the events unfolding. The young boy, facing serious allegations, struggles to comprehend the severity of the crime he is accused of. His family, standing ... Read more

Prison for Man Who Attempted to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi and Attacked Husband

May 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – David DePape, the man convicted of attempting to abduct former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer, received a 30-year prison sentence from Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on Friday. DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the family ... Read more

Murder Plot Uncovered: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Scheme with Co-Worker to Kill Boyfriend

May 19, 2024

Bridgeview, Illinois – The girlfriend of a man from Bridgeview, Agnieszka Rydzewski, was arrested for allegedly conspiring with a co-worker, with whom she was in a relationship, to kill her boyfriend, authorities reported. Rydzewski, 33, was charged with solicitation to commit murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Arturo Cantu, according to a ... Read more

Fatal Shooting in Gastonia: Woman Shot Officer in Legs During Domestic Violence Call

May 19, 2024

Gastonia, North Carolina – A woman was fatally shot by police in Gastonia after she fired multiple rounds into an officer’s legs during a domestic violence call, Police Chief Trent Conard disclosed at a press conference. The incident occurred around 1:19 p.m. in the 400 block of South Kings Street, where two officers encountered the ... Read more

Campus Tragedy: Suspected Shooter Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Kennesaw State University

May 19, 2024

KENNESAW, Ga. – A tragic shooting at Kennesaw State University resulted in a student’s death on Campus Loop Road, as confirmed by university officials. The suspect in the shooting has been apprehended by the police, although the names of the victim and the assailant have not yet been released. Eyewitnesses, such as student Robert Bowns, ... Read more

Fatal Shooting Erupts During Street Fight in Northwest Valley

May 19, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – A street altercation turned deadly in the northwest part of the city on Saturday, resulting in one fatality and two injuries, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 7300 block of Prairie Falcon Drive, near Buffalo Road, south of Cheyenne Avenue. According to ... Read more