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Murder
November 7, 2024

VERDICT WATCH: Accused Delphi Killer’s Fate Now in Hands of Jury

Accused Delphi killer Richard Allen’s fate is in the hands of an Indiana jury as deliberations into his double murder trial begins. “I think we all want justice,” Piper Hanan, of Noblesville, told NBC 13. “I think that would be the ideal endpoint.” As CrineOnline previously reported, the bodies of  teen girls Abby Williams and …

Murder
November 7, 2024

DEVELOPING: Judge Found Fatally Shot in Home, Allegedly Killed by Wife

The wife of an Illinois criminal court judge who was found dead on Tuesday has been charged with his murder. Edwards County Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine was found deceased with a gunshot wound at his Albion home. Though details are scarce, WEHT reported that Megan Valentine has been charged in connection with his death. …

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Court
November 7, 2024

WATCH LIVE: Bryan Kohberger in Court as Defense Argues Against ‘Dehumanizing’ Death Penalty

University of Idaho quadruple slaying suspect Bryan Kohberger appeared in court on Thursday as his legal team seeks to have the death penalty dropped for his upcoming murder trial. The Idaho Statesman reported that Kohberger ‘s attorneys claimed the death penalty is arbitrary and unconstitutional. Prosecutors filed court documents detailing their intent to pursue the …

Child pornography
November 7, 2024

SC Attorney Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges, Videos of Young Girls Found in His Home

A South Carolina attorney is behind bars after police say he exploited children. Sourh Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office announced the arrest of Aiken attorney William Daniel Mayes, 54, on seven charges related to child exploitation. Police arrested Mayes on October 29, after rhe Aiken County Sheriff’s Office received a CyberTipline report from the …

Murder
November 7, 2024

Delphi Murders: Jury Deliberations to Begin in Accused Child Killer Richard Allen’s Trial

Closing arguments and deliberations started in accused child killer Richard Allen’s murder trial in Delphi Thursday morning. As CrineOnline previously reported, the bodies of  teen girls Abby Williams and Libby German were found near the Monon High Bridge in 2017, in Delphi. Richard Allen, accused of their murders. After 17 days of testimony, the prosecution …

Child sex crimes
November 7, 2024

Former Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to Raping Children

A former Minnesota youth pastor has been allowed to enter a guilty plea to one count of sexually abusing a young girl. Jackson Gatlin, 36, entered Alford pleas to four other counts of raping children, which is an a arrangement that allows him to maintain his innocence but still be sentenced, WDIO reported. Police said …

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Assault
November 7, 2024

SC Pastor Arrested After Confrontation With Supporters of His Wife Mica Miller

The South Carolina pastor whose wife was found dead in a North Carolina park earlier this year was arrested in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, apparently following a confrontation with protesters at his church. Court records show that John-Paul Miller was charged with assault and battery, the Myrtle Beach Sun News reported. An incident report was …

Murder
November 6, 2024

See It: Delphi Murders Trial Closing Arguments, Defense Rests

The defense wrapped up its case Wednesday, after calling over 20 witnesses in six days, during accuse Delphi killer Richard Allen’s murder trial. Special Judge Francis Gull and the attorneys reviewed jury instructions, including information regarding the defendant’s choice not to testify and how to address prior statements. It was confirmed Wednesday that Allen would …