All articles tagged with #murder indictment
A 17-year-old from Winston-Salem, NC, Sarah Santiago, was indicted on murder charges for allegedly helping to live-stream and record the deadly May attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The two other teen shooters killed three people and then died by suicide; authorities say they shared extremist motives and planned additional attacks, and Santiago also bought a Sonnenrad patch for one of the attackers.
Jake Reiner gives his first interview since his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were found dead in Los Angeles, saying he will never understand why it happened; he discusses his brother Nick Reiner's murder indictment, the impact on his sister Romy, and the emotional toll of the eight-month ordeal, while noting Nick’s upcoming September pretrial hearing and a trust dispute tied to California’s slayer statute.
Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the Los Angeles grand jury that indicted their brother Nick on two counts of first‑degree murder in their parents Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths. Nick has pleaded not guilty and faces a September 15 pretrial, with the indictment adding a lying‑in‑wait knife enhancement. The siblings were also tied to a probate dispute over funding Nick’s defense.
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has been indicted for the December 2025 stabbing deaths of his parents in Brentwood, adding a new ‘lying in wait’ charge that could make him eligible for the death penalty or life without parole. Prosecutors say he used a knife, and Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with a weapon enhancement; a Sept. 15 pretrial hearing is set. Experts say the ‘lying in wait’ count requires evidence of planning or concealment, and the case touches on insanity-defense considerations amid California’s death-penalty moratorium.
Nick Reiner has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder with special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait and using a deadly weapon for the December killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, at their Brentwood home. The indictment moves the case toward a jury trial, replacing the original 2025 murder charges, with a Sept. 15 pretrial hearing scheduled.
William Stevenson, 77, the ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, has been indicted on first‑degree murder charges in the December death of his wife Linda Stevenson in New Castle County, Delaware. He was arrested, arraigned, and is being held on a $500,000 cash bail; it’s unclear whether he has legal representation. The Biden family was mentioned in coverage, with Jill Biden’s post‑presidential office declining to comment. Linda Stevenson, described as family‑oriented, was found unresponsive after a domestic dispute at the couple’s home; the cause of death has not been released and the investigation is ongoing.
William “Bill” Stevenson, Jill Biden’s former husband, was indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the December death of his second wife, Linda Stevenson, in New Castle County, Delaware. Police found Linda after a reported domestic dispute at an Oak Hill-area home; she was pronounced dead, and Stevenson was arraigned and jailed on $500,000 bail after the grand jury returned the indictment.
Decades after wrongful convictions, DNA from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of Richard Bilodeau for the 1984 murder of Theresa Fusco in Long Island, highlighting advances in forensic science and persistent pursuit of justice.
Barry Morphew has been re-indicted for the murder of his wife Suzanne Morphew, more than three years after the original charges were dropped and her body was discovered in 2023. The new indictment alleges he used tranquilizers and moved her body, with evidence pointing to his involvement in her death, which occurred in 2020. He is currently held on bail and faces life imprisonment if convicted.
A grand jury in Colorado has indicted Barry Morphew for the murder of his wife Suzanne Morphew, whose remains were found in 2023. Suzanne was reported missing in 2020, and her death was ruled a homicide. Barry Morphew, who was previously charged but then released, was taken into custody in Arizona and will face trial in Colorado. Evidence suggests possible involvement, including a text message from Suzanne expressing unhappiness in her marriage and the use of sedatives found in her body, linked to Barry's history of using sedatives for animals.
A grand jury in Colorado has indicted Barry Morphew for the murder of his wife Suzanne Morphew, whose remains were found in 2023. The case involves allegations of homicide, inconsistent statements, and the use of sedatives linked to animal tranquilizers, with Morphew denying involvement. He was extradited from Arizona to face charges.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Guy Rivera and Lindy Jones in connection to the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. Rivera, suspected of fatally shooting Diller during a traffic stop, faces charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder, while Jones faces gun possession charges. Both defendants were remanded, with Rivera held without bail as a flight risk. The Police Benevolent Association emphasized the need for accountability and an end to attacks on law enforcement, while Katz expressed commitment to seeking justice for the victims and the NYPD community.
John Carter, Katelyn Markham's fiancé, has been indicted on two counts of murder in her 2011 slaying. He was arrested by Secret Service Officers and is being held without bond at the Butler County Jail. Carter was the last person to see Katelyn alive and called 911 to report her disappearance. Her remains were discovered in 2013. This is the second arrest in the investigation, with Jonathan Palmerton previously arrested for perjury. Prosecutors are not revealing many details about what led to Carter's arrest to protect the investigation.