Prosecution, Defense Rest in Trial of Leilani Simon for Death of Toddler Son Quinton
Both the prosecution and the defense in the case of a Georgia mother accused of killing her toddler son rested their cases on Wednesday, with the mother herself briefly taking the stand to tell the court she was refusing to testify. Chatham County Superior Court Judge Tammy Stokes sent the jury out of the courtroom …
Quinton Simon: Officer Describes Finding Tot’s Remains in Landfill During ‘Heartbreaking’ Testimony
A Chatam County Police officer testified on Tuesday about discovering part of a missing toddler’s remains in a landfill at accused Georgia killer Leilani Simon’s trial. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Simon is accused of murdering her 20-month-old son, Quinton Simon, and disposing of his body in a dumpster. The child’s remains were found about six …
Delphi Murders Trials: Witnesses Fail to Definitively Identify ‘Bridge Guy’ as Richard Allen
The trial of Richard Allen in Delphi, Indiana, resumed on Wednesday with ongoing testimony after witnesses failed to definitely prove that a man seen in a video near the crime scene was the suspect. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Allen stands accused of the murder of two girls who disappeared on February 13, 2017, and were …
Delphi Murders Trial: Courtroom Gasps as Jury Sees Graphic Photos of 2 Girls’ Throats Cut
Gasps were heard in an Indiana courtroom Monday morning as police showed graphic photos of two Delphi girls, as defendant Richard Allen stands accused of their murders. Sgt. Jason Page from the Indiana State Police arrived at the crime scene on February 14, 2017, and described the roped-off area as about the size of a …
Delphi Murders Trial: Defense Pushes to Block Infamous ‘Bridge Guy’ Video
Accused Delphi killer Richard Allen’s defense team is seeking to block testimony about a video from one of the victim’s phones that captured a suspect known as “Bridge Guy,” according to court documents. In a motion filed Sunday, the defense asked the court to exclude any testimony regarding “the words and sounds allegedly recorded in …
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Texas Man Convicted in Murder of Girlfriend’s Teen Daughter He Tried to Rape
A Texas man was sentenced to life without parole last week for the murder of his girlfriend’s teenage daughter after he allegedly tried to rape her. The life sentence was automatic after a jury found Van Brisbon guilty of murder in a nine-day trial, MyTexasDaily.com reported. Lauren Juma, 16, was home alone with Brisbon on …
Colorado Man Sentenced for Murder of Wife, 8-Month-Old Son
A Colorado man was convicted this week of killing his wife and infant son and sentenced to two life sentences. David Weingarten, 31, was found guilty on Wednesday of two counts of first degree murder, child abuse, and reckless endangerment, KXRM reported. He was sentenced the following day. Police responded to Weingarten’s Colorado Springs home …
Florida Man Sentenced for Killing Former Boss Who Tried to Help His Girlfriend Get Away From Him
A Florida man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for killing a woman and burying her in his backyard after he learned she was trying to help his girlfriend get out of an abusive relationship with him. Nathaniel Slade was found guilty of second degree murder in September in the death of LaDonna Williams, …
Delphi Murders: Jury Hears From Searchers Who Found the Bodies of Libby German and Abby Williams
An Indiana jury on Saturday heard dramatic and at time emotional testimony from three men involved in the 2017 search for two missing girls, including the man who found their bodies alongside a creek. Jake Johns testified that his boss at a propane delivery company had asked if he and a coworker would join the …
Mother Convicted of Hanging Children in Basement of Their Home Sentenced
The Pennsylvania mother convicted of hanging her two young children of the basement of their home five years ago was sentenced Thursday to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. Lisa Snyder, 41, was also sentenced to 8 to 17 years in prison, to be served after the life sentences, for her convictions …