CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – An 18-year-old Keyun McGowan has been convicted of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Cristian Upah in Cedar Rapids in May 2023. Additionally, McGowan was found guilty on two counts of first-degree robbery. Throughout the trial, prosecutors contended that McGowan, who was 17 at the time of the incident, … Read more
Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania – A man and a woman were convicted of first-degree murder for their involvement in the ambush killing of Philadelphia teacher Rachel King. Zakkee Steven Alhakim, 34, and Julie Jean, 35, were sentenced to life in prison after a jury deliberated for only 52 minutes on the plot to kill King. The … Read more
Ottawa, Canada – A tragic and brutal incident unfolded in a suburban Ottawa neighborhood, leaving a community reeling in shock and sorrow. The scene outside a home in Barrhaven, Ottawa, was grim as police discovered the bodies of a mother, her four young children, and a family friend, the aftermath of a horrific and inexplicable … Read more
Murphy, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in a quiet town in North Carolina, as a mother has been charged in the death of her four-year-old twin sons. The harrowing discovery was made by the children’s father when he arrived at the home for a scheduled custody exchange. Genevieve Springer, 44, now faces two … Read more
Colorado Springs, Colorado – A University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) student was arrested on suspicion of murdering two individuals in a dorm room on campus, as detailed in arrest papers released on Friday. Nicholas Jordan, the suspect, made an appearance before a judge and faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Alaska Native women, including the violent killing of one woman that was recorded on his cellphone. Brian Steven Smith, 52, from South Africa, was found guilty by a unanimous jury that deliberated for less than two hours. The horrific … Read more
CARMAN, Manitoba – A 29-year-old man from Manitoba has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder after the tragic deaths of five family members, including his three children. The devastating incident has shocked the small community of Carman, leaving residents reeling from the unimaginable tragedy. The investigation began when RCMP responded to reports of … Read more
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – A 29-year-old man in Manitoba is facing charges for the first-degree murder of five family members, including his wife, three young children, and a teenage relative. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the charges and revealed the tragic details of the case on Monday. RCMP Inspector Tim Arseneault described the incident … Read more
BATON ROUGE, La. – A 19-year-old has been arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department for her suspected connection to the shooting death of another 19-year-old, Malik Clark. Raiyion Harris, the 19-year-old suspect, was taken into custody on Friday afternoon and has been charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery, according to the police. The … Read more
Fayetteville, North Carolina – A man previously out on bail for multiple June robberies has been arrested on warrants in connection with the May killing of a teenager in Cumberland County, according to court records. Christian Jared Ashworth, 23, is facing charges of first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy in the death … Read more