All articles tagged with #reckless homicide
A Monmouth man, Brian Boyer, was arrested after a fatal wrong-way crash on westbound I-74 in Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois, killing a motorcyclist and passenger; Boyer faces two counts of felony reckless homicide and two counts of felony DUI and is awaiting his first court appearance.
Authorities recovered a partial human head in the Fox River near McHenry, near the site of the deadly Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska, a Des Plaines resident and U.S. Marine veteran, after a speeding, allegedly intoxicated boater struck her vessel. The remains have not yet been identified; the McHenry County coroner is investigating, and the incident is connected to the crash involving Richard M. Stevenson, who faces reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges in the crash.
A 45-year-old man with a history of DUI offenses was charged with three felonies, including reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence, after his 30-foot pontoon allegedly traveled at 80 mph on the Fox River near McHenry and struck a green Crownline, killing a woman who was decapitated; blood alcohol was reportedly 0.20, and prosecutors highlighted a long history of traffic offenses as he remains detained and faces an August 5 court date.
A judge ordered the detention of Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, after prosecutors say he drove a 31-foot boat on the Fox River at about 80 mph while intoxicated, crashing into another boat and killing a woman while injuring another person near the 1800 block of South Fernwood Lane in unincorporated McHenry. Stevenson's blood alcohol content was 0.236, and he is charged with one count of reckless homicide and two counts of aggravated DUI causing a crash involving death; he refused chemical testing and his license was suspended. Prosecutors sought to detain him pending trial, and a McHenry County judge granted the request. The incident drew a multi-agency response, closed and later reopened the Fox River, and is under investigation by conservation police; Stevenson is scheduled for a status hearing August 5. A LinkedIn profile lists him as VP of Stevenson Crane Service.
Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, a company executive, allegedly operated a 31-foot South Bay boat on the Fox River at about 0.236 BAC—nearly three times the legal limit—driving at “full throttle” in a no-wake zone and striking a second boat near McHenry, killing a female occupant and injuring another. He faces reckless homicide (Class 3 felony) and aggravated DUI causing a crash involving death (Class 2 felony); Stevenson was arrested at the scene, transported to a hospital, and is scheduled for an Initial Appearance in court as the river closure near the McHenry Dam was temporarily lifted.
Jason Meade, a former Franklin County deputy, was found guilty of reckless homicide for fatally shooting Casey Goodson Jr. in December 2020 as Goodson entered his grandmother’s house; jurors could not convict on the murder charge, resulting in a mistrial on that count, and sentencing is scheduled for July 16, with prosecutors weighing a potential retrial on the murder charge.
Former Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade was found guilty of reckless homicide in the 2020 shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr.; the jury could not reach a verdict on the more serious murder charge, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count, with sentencing scheduled for July 16. The retrial considered whether Goodson waved a gun or posed a threat; Goodson’s family expressed relief and a sense of justice, while prosecutors and civil rights figures noted progress toward accountability.
Jurors in Columbus, Ohio found former Franklin County deputy Jason Meade guilty of reckless homicide in the 2020 shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr., in a retrial after charges of murder and reckless homicide related to the Black man entering his grandmother’s home.
A woman in Zion, Illinois, was charged with reckless homicide after she livestreamed herself on TikTok while driving and fatally struck a man crossing the street. She was found to have run a red light, and her livestream video verified her involvement in the incident. She remains in custody without bond.
Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in April 2023. The crash, which occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, also injured three others, including Miller's husband. Komoroski admitted to having an alcohol addiction and expressed deep remorse for her actions. The court proceedings have concluded, allowing civil lawsuits to proceed, including a wrongful death suit involving Komoroski and her former employer.
Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in April 2023. The crash, which occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, also injured three others, including Miller's husband. Komoroski admitted to having an alcohol addiction and expressed deep remorse for her actions. The court proceedings have concluded, allowing civil lawsuits to proceed, including a wrongful death suit involving Komoroski and her former employer.
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges including felony driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless homicide for a crash that killed a bride in Folly Beach, South Carolina. The plea came as jury selection for her trial was about to begin.
Nicolae Miu has been found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide, four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and battery in connection with a deadly stabbing on the Apple River in 2022, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuries to four others. The jury unanimously convicted Miu on the lesser charges after deliberating for around seven hours. The sentencing date will be determined later, and Miu faces substantial penalties, including up to 40 years in prison for the top count. The prosecution described Miu's actions as senseless and horrific acts of violence, while Miu's defense argued that he was defending himself during the incident.
Nicolae Miu has been found guilty of first degree reckless homicide and four counts of recklessly endangering safety for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuring four others during a confrontation at the Apple River in western Wisconsin. Miu had argued self-defense, but the jury convicted him after considering the lesser charges. Defense attorney Aaron Nelson expressed surprise and disappointment at the verdict, emphasizing the subjective nature of self-defense.
DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy Christina Musil, 35, who was struck and killed by a driver while on duty, will be laid to rest on Thursday. The driver, Nathan P. Sweeney, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI causing death. Musil leaves behind three children, and her funeral is scheduled for Thursday afternoon with a public visitation in the morning.