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April 8, 2024

Chad Daybell: Jury Selected in ‘Doomsday Dad’ Triple Murder Trial

An Idaho judge said that opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial. Jury selection began last Monday and ended this Monday with Chad Daybell’s lawyers and prosecutors completing their peremptory challenges which eliminate potential jurors. Monday’s hearing was not live-streamed, but EastIdahoNews.com reported that there are 10 men and …

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April 8, 2024

‘We are trying to salvage a mess’: Potential ‘Game changer’ Audio Found in Accused Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Case

Prosecutors in accused killer Bryan Kohberger’s murder case said last week that they found a “game changer” audio recording related to possible jurors in the case. Kohberger made a court appearance Thursday for a hearing connected to survey questions conducted among potential jurors. According to the Lewiston Tribune, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson said they …

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April 5, 2024

Caretaker Who Poisoned ‘Friend’ With Eyedrops Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Wisconsin woman who was found guilty last year of poisoning her disabled “friend” with eye drops and stealing her money was sentenced Friday to life in prison. Jessy Kurczewski won’t be eligible for parole for 30 years, WISN reported. “I think 30 years is a pretty significant amount of time. But my target is …

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April 4, 2024

Bryan Kohberger: Judge Keeps Attorneys on Both Sides From Contacting Potential Jurors

The judge hearing the case of Bryan Kohberger, charged with killing four University of Idaho students in their off-campus housing in 2022, kept in place an order barring attorneys from both sides from contacting potential jurors — for now. Kohberger, 29, was in court for the hearing on Thursday as his attorney argued that Judge …

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April 1, 2024

Jury Could Tour Home Where Chad Doerman ‘Slaughtered’ His 3 Young Sons

Ohio prosecutors have asked the court to let jurors see where a man allegedly killed his three sons last year. WXIX reported that Clermont County prosecutors want the jury to see specific locations in Chad Doerman’s home where they believe he shot his three children in June. In their motion, they requested to show the …

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April 1, 2024

Alex Murdaugh Says He’s ‘Filled with remorse’ as He’s Sentenced to 40 Years for Federal Financial Crimes

On Monday, a federal court sentenced ex-lawyer — and convicted killer — Alex Murdaugh to 40 years for stealing millions from his former clients. The Greenville News reported that Murdaugh’s 40-year federal sentence will run concurrently with the 27-year state sentence he received last year for similar crimes. Murdaugh is currently serving two life sentences …

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April 1, 2024

LIVE VIDEO: Jury Selection Underway in Chad Daybell Murder Trial

Jury selection began on Monday in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial. East Idaho News reported that 18 jurors will be selected — 12 decide Daybell’s fate, while six are alternates. The trial is expected to last eight to 10 weeks. Chad Daybell’s wife, Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced last July to life without parole …

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April 1, 2024

Illinois Dad Acquitted in Baby’s Death, Found Beaten with Skull and Rib Fractures

A 22-year-old Illinois man has been acquitted of murder charges related to the death of his son. Logan Hutchings faced a bench trial in Perry County for the murder of his son, Ocean Hutchings, who passed away on June 14, 2022. Online court records indicate that Hutchings pleaded not guilty to the three murder charges …