19 year old, Jasper Smiddie, of Lake Wales, Florida has been charged with the heinous murder of his grandmother. According to Police reports, the grandmother, 67 year old Gloria Helfrinch, was stabbed 93 times, hit with a wrench, and shot with a crossbow. The suspect was arrested the following morning…
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Missouri Teenager is Sentenced to Life
A Missouri, Alyssa Bustamante, 18, teenager confessed to killing a 9-year-old girl, because “she wanted to know how it felt to kill someone.” She pled guilty in January to second-degree murder and armed criminal action for the 2009 murder. Today, she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility…
5 Suspects Sought after Orlando Night Club Murder
Florida Police are investigating the death of Chico Randolph at a local nightclub after a fight broke out following the Super Bowl. The incident occurred at Legacy Ultra Lounge in Orlando around 2 AM Monday morning. Florida Police are still investigating the incident and are actively seeking 4 dark-skinned men…
Truck Driver Murdered over Jealousy Trial Begins
The trial for Colavito Bell began yesterday in Duval County Court. According to opening statements by the Assistant State Attorney which claimed Bell shot Christopher Oney, the victim, because he was jealous that he was getting more work than himself. The Defense Attorney, in contrast, stated Lyn Ragan, fiancé of…
Jacksonville Party goes Wild; One Dead, One in Critical Condition
Saturday night was supposed to be a time of celebration and festivities for Jacksonville locals on the Northside. The party started as a celebration of the opening of new Northside business, but ended with one man dead and another in critical condition. But, the story takes an unfamiliar path. The…
Police Find Body Near Florida Lighthouse
When a prosecutor must prove a murder case beyond a reasonable doubt, the more evidence that he or she has, the better the chances of conviction. On the other hand, when defending a murder case, you must look for the lack of evidence to establish reasonable doubt. The Casey Anthony…
Soldier Sentenced for Killing his Wife and Child
A Jacksonville Soldier was sentenced to 80 years in prison for the murder of his wife and child back in April 2010. The soldier, Kip Lynch, was convicted of murder back in June for the deaths of his 19 year old wife, Racquell, and their 8 month old daughter, Kyirsta.…
Iraq War Veteran charged with Murder in California Homeless Slayings
Former United State Marine, Itzcoatl Ocampo, was charged with four counts of murder in California for the deaths of four homeless men. Media Reports stated that “the killing spree began in December, raising concerns that a serial killer was preying on the homeless. Police and advocates then went on nightly…
Van der Sloot Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison
This week has been a big week for the family of Natalee Holloway. “Six years after teenager Natalee Holloway went missing in Aruba, an Alabama judge has declared her dead. The move, announced in court today, follows a September request by Holloway’s father; he wants to stop paying for her…
Van der Sloot Pleas Guilty to Murder in Lima, Peru
The name Jordan van der Sloot became popular in the United States after the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, an American teenager. Although an extensive investigation was conducted and volunteers throughly searched the area, authorities were never able to find enough evidence to pursue criminal charges again Van der Sloot for…