Penalty

Kohberger’s Plea Deal: A Bid to Avoid Death Penalty Amid Mixed Reactions from Victims’ Families

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Moscow, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger’s defense team has made efforts to avoid a death penalty trial in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students. As their strategy unfolded in court, attorneys sought to dismiss the capital punishment option by arguing various points, including the assertion that their client’s autism diagnosis should mitigate … Read more

Justice Served: Death Penalty Imposed for Murderer of Sacramento Officer Tara O’Sullivan

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man was sentenced to death Friday for the ambush killing of Officer Tara O’Sullivan of the Sacramento Police Department, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has resonated deeply within the community. Adel Ramos shot O’Sullivan on June 19, 2019, while she was responding to a domestic violence call alongside … Read more

Execution: Japan Concludes Long Wait with Death Penalty for Notorious "Twitter Killer"

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Tokyo, Japan — Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, a man infamously known as the “Twitter killer,” on Friday, marking the country’s first use of the death penalty since 2022. Shiraishi, 34, was sentenced to death for the grisly murders of nine individuals, predominately women, whom he connected with through social media platforms. Authorities revealed that Shiraishi … Read more

Execution of "Twitter Killer" Takahiro Shiraishi Marks Controversial Moment in Japan’s Death Penalty Debate

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TOKYO — Takahiro Shiraishi, known infamously as the “Twitter killer,” was executed on Friday for the gruesome murders of nine individuals in 2017, according to the Japanese Justice Ministry. Shiraishi, who gained notoriety for his chilling approach to lure victims via social media, was sentenced to death in 2020 for his crimes, which included dismembering … Read more

Execution: Japan Carries Out Death Penalty on Man Convicted of Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment of Nine Victims

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Tokyo, Japan — A man convicted of murdering and dismembering nine individuals in his residence has been executed, according to Japanese authorities. The execution, which took place earlier this week, has once again sparked debate over capital punishment in the country, where such measures remain controversial and evoke strong emotions. The individual, Takahiro Shiraishi, was … Read more

Death Penalty Decision Looms as Jurors Weigh Evidence in Ronny Walker’s Gruesome Murder Case

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TAMPA, Fla. — Ronny Walker’s fate looms in the balance as jurors begin deliberating whether he should face the death penalty or a life sentence after his conviction for first-degree murder. Walker, who was found guilty earlier this week of killing 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander, shot her and abandoned her body in a vacant field. As … Read more

Murder Arrests in Bali: Three Australians Face Death Penalty After Shocking Resort Attack

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Bali, Indonesia — Three Australian men were apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of a fellow Australian on the popular island resort. The men are now facing serious charges that could lead to the death penalty, according to local law enforcement. Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old Australian national, was shot on Saturday when … Read more

Shootings: Vance Boelter May Face Death Penalty in Shocking Assassination of Minnesota Lawmaker

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MINNEAPOLIS — Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing a state lawmaker, may face the death penalty as the legal proceedings unfold. This potential outcome has raised significant attention in Minnesota, where lawmakers continue to grapple with the ramifications of violent crimes against public officials. The case against Boelter centers on allegations that he murdered … Read more

Execution Date Set for Convicted Jacksonville Killer Michael Bernard Bell Amid Heightened Florida Death Penalty Activity

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Michael Bernard Bell is set to face execution on July 15 after a death warrant was issued by Governor Ron DeSantis, marking the eighth such order this year. Bell, 54, was convicted for the brutal 1993 murders of Jimmy West and Tamecka Smith in Jacksonville. Originally sentenced to death in 1995, … Read more

Execution: South Carolina Man Stephen Stanko Set to Face Death Penalty for Gruesome Double Murders

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Stephen Stanko is set to face execution by lethal injection on Friday, marking South Carolina’s sixth execution in the past nine months. Stanko, 57, has been sentenced to death twice for a series of heinous crimes, including the murder of his friend and a series of violent assaults against his former girlfriend … Read more