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Utah prosecutors push death penalty as Charlie Kirk killing goes to trial
crime5 days ago

Utah prosecutors push death penalty as Charlie Kirk killing goes to trial

Prosecutors began presenting the case against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson for the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, with DNA tying him to the weapon and an alleged confession in a roommate’s note. The hearing aims to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and whether the death penalty could be pursued if convicted. Kirk’s family attended the proceedings, and testimony from a former UVU police officer marked the opening of the five-day hearing.

via The Guardian|
#aggravated-murder#charlie-kirk#crime
Utah mom convicted of murdering husband for money
crime1 month ago

Utah mom convicted of murdering husband for money

After a three-week trial in Summit County, jurors found Kouri Richins guilty on all five counts, including aggravated murder, in the death of her husband Eric, whom prosecutors say she poisoned with fentanyl for financial gain. The prosecution highlighted a 911 call, a deputy’s bodycam video, housekeeper Carmen Lauber’s testimony about obtaining fentanyl, and digital and financial evidence (including alleged life-insurance forgery and plans for a multimillion-dollar real estate investment). The defense argued there was no direct proof of who administered the fentanyl and pointed to investigative bias. Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole, and her three sons spoke about the lasting impact of their father’s death.

via CBS News|
#aggravated-murder#crime#fentanyl
Sons of convicted killer urge life behind bars as sentencing looms
crime2 months ago

Sons of convicted killer urge life behind bars as sentencing looms

The three sons of Kouri Richins — the Utah children’s author convicted of poisoning her husband with fentanyl — say they would feel unsafe if she were released. Richins faces decades to life in prison on five felonies, including aggravated murder. Prosecutors urge a life-without-parole sentence as her sentencing hearing approaches; the case also notes Richins’ past book about grief prior to her arrest.

via AP News|
#aggravated-murder#crime#eric-richins
Utah mom Kouri Richins faces life sentence for murder on husband’s birthday
crime2 months ago

Utah mom Kouri Richins faces life sentence for murder on husband’s birthday

Kouri Richins, who was convicted of fatally poisoning her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl in March 2022, is set to be sentenced on what would have been his 44th birthday, with prosecutors urging a life-without-parole sentence and the possibility of 25 years to life; the case has drawn on testimony from relatives and witnesses about Eric’s loss and the impact on their three young sons.

via CNN|
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Sons of Utah mom killer say they’d feel unsafe if she’s released
crime2 months ago

Sons of Utah mom killer say they’d feel unsafe if she’s released

Sons of Utah author Kouri Richins, convicted in March of murdering her husband with fentanyl and other alleged crimes, told prosecutors they would feel unsafe if she were released as she faces decades to life in prison. Prosecutors allege Richins drugged her husband in 2022 and attempted to poison him on Valentine’s Day, with broader financial foul play also alleged; the children—then 9, 11, and 13—stated fear of her release and a desire for her to remain jailed. The sentencing hearing is scheduled to coincide with what would have been the husband’s 44th birthday.

via CBS News|
#aggravated-murder#crime#eric-richins
Iowa man charged with triple murder after Utah women’s bodies found
crime4 months ago

Iowa man charged with triple murder after Utah women’s bodies found

An Iowa man, Ivan Miller, 22, was charged with three counts of aggravated murder (first-degree felonies potentially carrying the death penalty) after three Utah women—Linda Dewey, 65; Natalie Graves, 34; and Margaret Oldroyd, 86—were found dead in Wayne County. Dewey and Graves were killed while starting a hike near a trail west of Capitol Reef National Park; Oldroyd was killed in Lyman. Miller was arrested in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, after investigators traced a Subaru linked to the victims.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#aggravated-murder#capitol-reef-national-park#crime
Iowa man charged in Utah triple murder tied to car theft
crime4 months ago

Iowa man charged in Utah triple murder tied to car theft

A 22-year-old Iowa man, Ivan Miller, is charged in Utah with three counts of aggravated murder for allegedly killing Margaret Oldroyd in her home and Linda Dewey and Natalie Graves at a trailhead, reportedly to obtain money and a different car; authorities say he took Oldroyd’s Buick Regal and targeted the two women near the Cocks Comb Trailhead before fleeing to Colorado, where he was arrested and is awaiting extradition to Utah. He previously faced Iowa charges and reportedly told police he was headed back to Iowa.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#aggravated-murder#crime#iowa
Ex-husband indicted on murder and burglary charges in Weinland Park double homicide
local5 months ago

Ex-husband indicted on murder and burglary charges in Weinland Park double homicide

Franklin County grand jury indicted ex-husband Michael McKee on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in the December deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe in Weinland Park; firearm specifications apply. McKee previously faced two counts of premeditated aggravated murder and faces a potential life sentence with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted. He was arrested January 10 in Illinois and will be extradited to Ohio for arraignment.

via 10TV|
#aggravated-murder#grand-jury#local
Kirk shooting suspect moves to disqualify Utah prosecutors over conflict claim
crime5 months ago

Kirk shooting suspect moves to disqualify Utah prosecutors over conflict claim

Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder for the Sept. 10 fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, returns to court as his defense seeks to disqualify the Utah County Attorney's Office over a claimed conflict involving a prosecutor's child near the event; prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty, while Robinson also seeks to restrict court video coverage and restraints in hearings, as Kirk's widow pushes for transparency.

via NBC News|
#aggravated-murder#charlie-kirk#crime
Ex-husband to face aggravated murder charges in Tepe killings as extradition proceeds
crime-justice6 months ago

Ex-husband to face aggravated murder charges in Tepe killings as extradition proceeds

Michael David McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, will be brought back to Franklin County, Ohio, to face two counts of aggravated murder with premeditation in the December 30 killings of Monique and Spencer Tepe. He is currently held in an Illinois jail, waived extradition, and plans to plead not guilty, with potential penalties including life in prison without parole or, in theory, the death penalty. The case moves to an initial appearance in Franklin County Municipal Court after his return.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#aggravated-murder#crime-justice#extradition
Suspect Indicted for Fatal Stabbing of 3-Year-Old Outside Giant Eagle
crime2 years ago

Suspect Indicted for Fatal Stabbing of 3-Year-Old Outside Giant Eagle

Bionca Ellis has been indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, for the stabbing of three-year-old Julian Wood and his mother, Margot Wood, at a North Olmsted Giant Eagle. The incident occurred after Ellis stole knives from a nearby thrift store. The investigation is ongoing, and Ellis's arraignment is scheduled for June 10.

via Cleveland 19 News|
#aggravated-murder#crime#cuyahoga-county
Ohio Mom Sentenced to Life After Toddler Dies Alone During 10-Day Vacation
crime-justice2 years ago

Ohio Mom Sentenced to Life After Toddler Dies Alone During 10-Day Vacation

Kristel Candelario, a mother from Ohio, left her 16-month-old daughter, Jailyn, alone in a playpen with bottles of milk while she went on a 10-day vacation to Puerto Rico. Jailyn was found dead upon her return, having suffered from extreme dehydration and starvation. Candelario pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and child endangerment, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The judge condemned her actions as the "ultimate act of betrayal," and law enforcement officials described the case as one of the most horrific they've witnessed.

via CNN|
#aggravated-murder#child-endangerment#crime-justice