Utah jury deliberates in Kamas mother's poisoning case
Jurors are deliberating the murder trial of a Kamas woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband.
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Utah Mom Accused of Fentanyl Murder to Inherit Millions
Prosecutors say Utah children's author Kouri Richins killed her husband with fentanyl in March 2022 to access a estate worth more than $4 million and cover debt, facing nearly three dozen charges including aggravated murder; the defense argues she’s innocent and highlighted the 911 call to portray a wife reacting to a sudden death, as the high-profile trial in Park City proceeds through March 26 with witnesses such as a housekeeper and Richins’ alleged lover.
Identical DNA, Indistinguishable Suspects in Paris-Area Double-Murder Trial
Two identical 33-year-old twins are among five defendants on trial near Paris for a 2020 double murder and subsequent attacks. The DNA on an assault rifle cannot distinguish which twin fired, forcing investigators to rely on phone records, surveillance footage and other evidence while the crucial shooter remains unidentified, with a verdict expected in late February.
Virginia jurors weigh competing narratives in au pair murder case
Jurors resumed deliberations in the Virginia double-murder trial of Brendan Banfield, who prosecutors say orchestrated the killings after an affair with the family’s au pair, using a catfishing scheme to lure a man to the home; the defense counters the evidence is insufficient to convict on all counts, with life in prison on aggravated murder charges possible.
Stalking ex-boyfriend convicted of murdering Virginia mom Katlyn Montgomery as daughter slept nearby
In Bedford County, Virginia, Katlyn Lyon Montgomery was killed in October 2022 when ex-boyfriend Trenton Frye allegedly stalked and entered her apartment, strangling her with charging cords as her 4-year-old daughter Milani slept nearby. Investigators tied Frye to the crime through cellphone data and a Bluetooth iPad connection; Jacob Piercy, the roommate, was initially the prime suspect. Frye was convicted of first-degree murder in March 2025 and received a life sentence, while Katlyn’s family kept public updates through TikTok and supported Milani’s care with Katlyn’s sister Jacob Piercy counted as a hero for helping save Milani.
Closing arguments underway in Fairfax au pair affair murder trial
Closing arguments have begun in Fairfax County for the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, accused with Juliana Magalhães of luring Joseph Ryan to the couple’s home via a catfishing scheme on an adult site; prosecutors point to blood evidence and testimony, while the defense questions DNA testing and digital records; Magalhães has pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge and will be sentenced after Banfield’s trial.
Virginia husband testifies he shot the man, not his wife, in au pair affair case
In a Fairfax County murder trial, Brendan Banfield testified that he shot Joseph Ryan during the killings of his wife Christine Banfield, saying he did not want to shoot Ryan; prosecutors contend Banfield stabbed Christine and staged the scene, while the au pair Juliana Magalhães testified about a secret affair and social-media catfishing. The defense questioned investigators and highlighted inconsistencies as the case against Banfield continues.
Virginia au-pair murder trial: defendant testifies he confronted intruder amid fatal home shooting
In a Virginia courtroom, Brendan Banfield testified that when he burst into an upstairs bedroom and found his naked wife with a stranger, he yelled for police, ordered the intruder to drop his knife, and fired after a struggle. Prosecutors say Banfield and Brazilian au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes conspired to kill his wife Christine Banfield and the intruder during a February 2023 double homicide; Banfield denies conspiring and has admitted an affair with Magalhaes. Magalhaes has pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge, and authorities say the plot involved luring the intruder with a FetLife-based scheme. Banfield is charged with four counts of aggravated murder and using a firearm in the killings, which could carry life in prison if convicted. The trial continues.
Conservatorship from 2020 Could Shape Nick Reiner’s Murder Trial
The New York Times reports Nick Reiner was placed in a yearlong conservatorship in 2020 due to severe mental illness, a fact that could bolster an insanity defense in his parents’ murder case; he remains jailed without bail as arraignment is delayed and his representation shifts to a public defender.
Au Pair Testimony Swings Banfield Murder Trial
In Virginia, Brendan Banfield's double-murder trial features the au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães testifying that Banfield plotted to kill his wife Christine and to have a man framed for the crime, after months of planning that included luring Joseph Ryan to the home and teaching her to use a gun. The plan involved fake emails, staged evidence, and a catfish-style setup; Christine was stabbed by Banfield while Ryan was shot by Peres Magalhães, who has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for time served. The defense argues Peres Magalhães was coerced and that digital-forensics undermine the catfishing theory, while Banfield faces life if convicted on aggravated-murder charges; his daughter was present, and the trial continues.
NC murder trial opens for Issiah Ross in 2022 teen killings
In Orange County, NC, Issiah Ross—then 17 and tried as an adult—rejected a plea to two counts of second-degree murder as jury selection begins for the 2022 killings of Lyric Woods (14) and Devin Clark (18); prosecutors seek first-degree murder with the potential for life without parole, and the trial is expected to last about two weeks with multiple expert witnesses.
Jury Deliberates in Brian Walshe Murder Trial Amid Shock and Confession
The jury in Brian Walshe's murder trial in Dedham, Massachusetts, is deliberating after hearing evidence that Walshe is accused of killing and dismembering his wife, Ana Walshe, with the case hinging on whether the murder was premeditated. Walshe denies the killing, claiming her death was unintentional, and has pleaded guilty to body concealment and misleading police. The trial involves complex evidence including internet searches about body disposal and blood cleanup, with the outcome pending jury deliberation.
Former Illinois deputy convicted of murder in Sonya Massey shooting
The jury in Sean Grayson's murder trial has reached a verdict after days of deliberation, with the court proceedings culminating in a guilty verdict for second-degree murder, as reported from Peoria, Illinois.
British Soldier Acquitted of Bloody Sunday Killings
A Belfast court acquitted a British soldier, known as 'Soldier F', of murder and attempted murder charges related to the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings of 13 unarmed civil rights marchers in Northern Ireland.
Ex-Illinois deputy Sean Grayson on trial for killing Sonya Massey
A white Illinois sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, is on trial for the murder of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help. Prosecutors argue Grayson acted unjustifiably and shot Massey without lawful reason during a confrontation over a pot of hot water, despite her posing no threat. The trial highlights issues of police use of force and transparency in law enforcement backgrounds.