TERRELL, Texas – A former justice of the peace in North Texas, who was sentenced to death in 2014 for a revenge plot that left three people dead, is seeking a new death penalty trial. Eric Williams was convicted of killing a district attorney’s wife in the plot, leading to his conviction. Williams’ attorneys claim … Read more
Mannheim, Germany – The tragic death of Army Spc. Denisha Montgomery Smith at a U.S. base in Germany last year has left her family with lingering questions and a deep sense of loss. Allegations of a physical assault against her, combined with a lack of accountability from the military, have compounded their grief. Just weeks … Read more
Wichita, Kansas – A man who shot and killed an armed robber at a convenience store will not face charges, according to the authorities. The incident occurred on Monday night at a store on the city’s west side, where a man attempted to rob the store with a gun. In response, a customer at the … Read more
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) has received letters from individuals and organizations worldwide condemning a violent attack on two party members in Sri Lanka by pro-government thugs. Dehin Wasantha, a veteran university worker and advocate for workers’ rights and socialism, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP party worker, were assaulted at … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. – The Muslim community in Newark, New Jersey is mourning the loss of Imam Hassan Sharif, a well-respected figure who was tragically shot and killed outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque on January 3rd. Imam Sharif was not only a religious leader but also a passionate advocate for social justice and unity in the … Read more
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island – Growing up on Prince Edward Island, Camille Labchuk was surrounded by domestic animals, fueling her passion for animal welfare. However, at the age of nine, she witnessed the commercial seal kill near her home, which had a profound impact on her and sparked her lifelong commitment to animal rights. Now … Read more
Liverpool, UK – The ECHO launched an unsolved serious crime series to shed light on some of the most devastating incidents in Merseyside. The bi-weekly series, which goes out at around 7pm every other Thursday, was started in October with the purpose of re-examining serious crimes and seeking justice for victims’ families. By analyzing how … Read more
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom – Families in Teesside are still seeking justice for seven unsolved murder cases that continue to haunt the community. These cases include the murders of Rachel Wilson, Vicky Glass, and Steven Willis, among others. The Teesside community remains hopeful that these cases will one day be solved, providing closure to the families … Read more
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (AP) — Felony animal cruelty charges have been filed against an unidentified individual who severely maimed a dog in South Coatesville, according to the Brandywine Valley SPCA. The dog, named Ava, was found by a neighbor and brought to the shelter in December, showing signs of severe abuse. Ava was discovered to … Read more
London, England – The recent Home Office figures reveal that over 90% of criminal damage and arson cases remained unsolved in the past year. Out of half a million reported cases, 62% did not result in court proceedings due to law enforcement’s failure to identify a suspect. An additional 51,000 cases were dropped because of … Read more