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Australian Court Orders Erin Patterson to Die in Prison for Mushroom Murders

Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against triple murder convictions and been resentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The Victorian Court of Appeal rejected her legal team's seven grounds for appeal, ruling that her crimes were 'extraordinarily cold and calculated.' Patterson, who poisoned three relatives and attempted to kill a fourth with death cap mushrooms in 2023, will now remain in prison for the rest of her life.

via CNN|

#australia #erin-patterson #legal

crime3 months ago•14 min saved

Colt Gray pleads guilty as victims recount trauma in Barrow County court

Colt Gray pleaded guilty in the Barrow County shooting case, and the court heard hours of victim-impact statements from survivors and families as prosecutors urge a life-without-parole sentence.

via CNN|

#apalachee-high-school-shooting #barrow-county #colt-gray

crime5 months ago•6 min saved

Utah mother gets life without parole in fentanyl-laced murder of husband

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of murdering her husband by lacing his cocktail with fentanyl; the judge called her too dangerous to ever be free and ordered the terms to run consecutively with related counts of insurance fraud and forgery, as Richins vowed to appeal amid statements from her children and victim-impact witnesses.

via CBS News|

#crime #fentanyl-murder #insurance-fraud

us-news5 months ago•39 min saved

Grief-Themed Children's Book Author Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Kouri Richins, a Utah woman who authored a children’s book about coping with grief after murdering her husband, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

via Yahoo|

#are-you-with-me #grief-book #kouri-richins

crime8 months ago•2 min saved

Ex-MLB Pitcher Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Tahoe Killings

Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, lying in wait, and burglary in the 2021 Lake Tahoe killing of his father-in-law and the attempted murder of his mother-in-law; the surviving victim later died by suicide. The judge rejected his due-process claims, noted there was no remorse, and urged reflection while emphasizing the severity of the crime and its impact on the community.

via mynews4.com|

#crime #dan-serafini #lake-tahoe

crime8 months ago•4 min saved

North Carolina mass-shooting teen gets life without parole

An 18-year-old in Raleigh, NC, who killed five people in a mass shooting when he was 15, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder. The judge rejected parole after 25 years, stating the crimes showed irreparable corruption; the case included a note claiming he hated humans and a defense theory of a dissociative episode linked to acne medication. The rampage began at his home, included the killing of his 16-year-old brother and an off-duty officer, and followed extensive online planning. Victims’ families urged the harsh sentence as prosecutors emphasized premeditation and planning.

via CBS News|

#crime #guilty-plea #juvenile-offender

opinion2 years ago•3 min saved

"Justice Served: Life Sentence for Oxford High School Mass Shooter"

The author reflects on the Oxford High School shooting, where a 15-year-old student killed four classmates and wounded several others. The author discusses the heartbreak and fear that comes with sending her own son to school, as well as the difficulty in comprehending the actions of a teenager capable of such violence. The shooter's sentencing to life in prison without parole raises questions about assigning adult responsibility to juvenile offenders, and the author's son's perspective reminds her that sometimes it's not as complicated as it seems.

via Detroit Free Press|

#life-without-parole #opinion #oxford-high-school-shooting

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michigan School Shooter Receives Life Sentence: A Landmark Decision"

Ethan Crumbley, the teenage gunman responsible for the deadly school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan in November 2021, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This sentence is significant because it is rare and controversial to impose such a harsh penalty on a minor. Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, became the first minor in over a decade to receive an original sentence of life without parole since the US Supreme Court banned mandatory life sentences for juveniles in 2012. The judge considered Crumbley's behavior before and during the shooting, including his obsession with violence, and concluded that rehabilitation in prison was unlikely. This case has sparked discussions about the sentencing of minors and the potential for rehabilitation.

via CNN|

#crime #juvenile-justice #life-without-parole

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Oxford High School Shooter Receives Life Sentence for 2021 Mass Shooting

Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan teen responsible for a mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Crumbley pleaded guilty to 24 felonies, including murder and terrorism. Survivors and families of the victims gave emotional statements during the sentencing hearing, urging the judge to deny Crumbley any chance at parole. Prosecutors argued that Crumbley deserved the harshest penalty due to his planning and research into the shooting. Crumbley's attorneys claimed he was remorseful and could be rehabilitated, but the judge ultimately sentenced him to life without parole, stating that he believed there was little chance of true reform. Crumbley's parents also face separate trials on charges of involuntary manslaughter for their alleged negligence in ignoring their son's mental health pleas and buying him the gun used in the shooting.

via NPR|

#crime #life-without-parole #mass-shooting

crime2 years ago•9 min saved

"Ethan Crumbley Receives Life Sentence for Deadly Michigan School Shooting"

Ethan Crumbley, the teenager responsible for the deadly 2021 Michigan school shooting, has been sentenced to life without parole. Crumbley pleaded guilty to 24 charges, including first-degree premeditated murder and terrorism causing death. The judge emphasized the extensive planning of the attack and called it an "execution" and "torture." The families of the victims provided emotional impact statements, expressing their grief and calling for justice. Crumbley's parents, who were charged with involuntary manslaughter, have pleaded not guilty and their trial is set to begin in January.

via ABC News|

#crime #ethan-crumbley #life-without-parole

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

"Michigan School Shooter Ethan Crumbley Receives Life Sentence as Victims Speak Out"

Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter who killed four students and injured seven others in November 2021, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Crumbley addressed the court, admitting to being a "really bad person" and expressing remorse for his actions. The judge imposed the requested sentence, calling the shooting an "execution." Crumbley's parents, who allegedly purchased the firearm used in the shooting, are facing involuntary manslaughter charges. The sentencing is seen as a step towards justice for the victims and survivors, but their families expressed that no amount of justice will ever be enough.

via Fox News|

#crime #ethan-crumbley #life-without-parole

crime3 years ago•5 min saved

"Michigan School Shooter Ethan Crumbley Sentenced to Life Without Parole"

A judge has ruled that Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter who killed four students and injured seven others in 2021, is eligible for a life-without-parole sentence. However, the final decision on his punishment will be made in December by Oakland County Circuit Judge Kwame Rowe, who could still opt for a more lenient sentence. The judge concluded that Crumbley carefully planned and carried out the shooting, showing no signs of impulsivity or peer pressure. The defense argued that Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, is too young for a life sentence and should have a chance at rehabilitation. The sentencing hearing will include testimony from the victims' families and others affected by the tragedy.

via Detroit Free Press|

#crime #ethan-crumbley #life-without-parole

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Sentences Michigan School Shooter Ethan Crumbley to Life Without Parole

A judge in Michigan has ruled that Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter, can be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, pleaded guilty to killing four students and injuring seven others. The judge highlighted evidence of Crumbley's obsession with violence and questioned his potential for rehabilitation. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 8th. Crumbley's parents are also facing charges for allegedly failing to recognize warning signs about their son before the shooting.

via ABC News|

#crime #ethan-crumbley #life-without-parole

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Upholds Life Without Parole Sentence for Oxford Shooter Ethan Crumbley

A judge has denied convicted school shooter Ethan Crumbley's request to dismiss the possibility of life without parole as he awaits sentencing for the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School, where he murdered four students and injured seven others. The judge also denied Crumbley's request to exclude school eyewitnesses from testifying at his upcoming Miller hearing, where the judge will determine if life without parole is appropriate. The hearing is scheduled for July 27 and is expected to consider factors such as Crumbley's background, mental development, and family environment. Crumbley's parents, who bought him the gun used in the shooting, are also facing charges.

via Detroit Free Press|

#crime #ethan-crumbley #life-without-parole