‘The Evidence Was Clear’: Juror Explains Quick Murdaugh Verdict
The jury’s initial poll of its members showed nine guilty, two not guilty, and one not sure. Forty-five minutes later, it was unanimous — disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was guilty of gunning down his wife Maggie and son Paul on June 7, 2021. Craig Moyer, a carpenter who served on the jury, told …
‘Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow and Hubby Chad Daybell Will Be Tried Separately, Judge Rules
Vallow Daybell’s trial is still set to begin on April 3. Her husband’s trial may be delayed as long as six months.
Babysitter Charged With Murder of Toddler After Docs Say She Lied About Girl’s Injuries
A Colorado babysitter has been charged with first degree murder in the death of a toddler in her care last month. In an affidavit for her arrest, Denise Cordova, 47, told investigators that the 23-month-old girl was injured when she fell face first from her stroller, but a doctor said it was “physically impossible” for …
Murdaugh Family Murders: Juror Dismissed Ahead of Defense Closing Argument, Bailiff Fetches Her Dozen Eggs From Jury Room
The judge removed one of the jurors from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial Thursday morning after he learned she had spoken with outside individuals and offered her opinions about the case. Judge Clifton Newman told the court that the juror denied discussing the case with three people and that those three people “waffled” on the …
Alabama Dad Charged With Reckless Murder After Leaving Son in Back Seat All Day
An Alabama father has ben charged with reckless murder after allegedly leaving his toddler son in the back seat of his vehicle for several hours. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said that Shawn Rounsavall, 51, was supposed to drop the 2-year-old off at daycare Monday morning but forgot the boy was in the vehicle, WALA …
Alabama Man Charged in Mother’s Murder
A 45-year-old Alabama man has been jailed for the murder of his mother. According to the Marshal County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Grant Police officers were asked to conduct a welfare check for 78-year-old Eddra Jeffries Jones earlier this week. They forced entry into Jones’ home and “immediately determined this was a homicide investigation.” A …
UPDATE: Suspect in Shooting Death of Hobby Lobby Manager Dead After Rollover Crash
Update 8:50 p.m.: The Kansas Highway Patrol says the suspect was last seen headed north on Interstate 35 and could be headed to Kansas.
16-Year-Old High School Student Fatally Stabbed in Classroom Fight
A 16-year-old California high school junior is dead after a fight inside a classroom Wednesday morning. Police said the incident happened just after 11 a.m. at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa when two juniors entered an art class and confronted a 15-year-old freshman student. The three boys fought, and the teacher and three teacher’s …
Young Child FaceTimes for Help After 4 Members of Family Slain
Florida authorities have made an arrest after finding four members of a family, including a teenage girl, dead in a Brevard County home early Wednesday. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey identified the dead as Glenda Mae Terwilliger, 63; Michael Andrew Watson, 36; Constance Marie Terwilliger, 35; and Kiarra Terwilliger, 15. Two younger children, ages 6 …
Unknown Man Seen Using Missing Georgia Man’s Credit Card in Baton Rouge
The family of a Georgia man who disappeared last week while on a business trip to Louisiana is “praying for a miracle.” Nathan Millard’s wife, Amber Millard, told WSB that “this is my worst nightmare.” “I’m heartbroken,” she said. “It’s a nightmare that I want to wake up from.” “I’m praying for a miracle, that …