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Court records show that a 30-year-old man, later identified as Curteze, who was indicted for malice murder and feticide in October, has now been handed two life sentences for the gruesome murder of a pregnant woman, later identified as Breanna, and her 20-week-old unborn child. The sentencing, delivered without the option of parole until 2052, marks a somber conclusion to a case that has deeply affected the community and beyond. Breanna's life was brutally taken in the early hours of July 27, 2022. An officer patrolling the area found Breanna dead, with numerous apparent stab wounds. She had been stabbed...

According to police, a 32-year-old mother of four, later identified as Samantha, was arrested and is currently is facing one count of first-degree reckless homicide and neglect of a child resulting in death in connection with the death of her fiance’s 3-year-old son, whom she fatally beat before claiming the injuries over his body were due to a fall down the house stairs. The incident took place on the morning of June 15, 2023, and emergency services were called to a home at approximately 11:42 a.m. Responding crews arrived to find the boy's father desperately attempting CPR on his son,...

According to police reports, a 34-year-old woman named Natiela has been taken into custody following the fatal assault of her 8-year-old stepdaughter, where she reportedly used a wooden rolling pin as a weapon. The girl's 37-year-old father, Cledir, is also facing murder charges as he allegedly failed to prevent the abuse he was aware of. The incident occurred in the family's home, prompting a response from the police department after a medical call was received. Upon arrival, officers learned that the stepmother, Natiela, had been alone with the girl when she suddenly became unresponsive. The girl’s father, Cledir, attempted CPR...

According to court documents, a 70-year-old woman, later identified as Renee, has been convicted of third-degree murder in connection with an incident where she fatally stabbed a 31-year-old man, later identified as Michael, who was involved in a confrontation with her son, with a blade concealed within her walking cane. Law enforcement was dispatched to the scene of the incident that took place in the early hours of June 10, 2023. Upon arrival, officers found Michael suffering from severe stab wounds to his upper torso. Despite emergency medical efforts, Michael died in the hospital an hour later. Eyewitness accounts provided...

Law enforcement officials reported that a 24-year-old man, later identified as Sergio, has been arrested and is currently facing serious charges after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old boy, later identified as Ivan. Sergio was taken into custody and charged with murder and assault upon a child under eight, causing death. The young victim was shot in the forehead at close range, a violent act motivated by the suspect’s demand for a confession of infidelity from the boy’s mother. The DA expressed the community’s grief and determination for justice, stating, “We are sickened and heartbroken at the senseless...

According to court documents, a 28-year-old woman, later identified as Tenia, has been handed a sentence ranging from 20 years to a lifetime in prison for the deaths of her twin two-year-old daughters, Jasmine and Jaida, following her admission of guilt to two charges of first-degree murder. This heartbreaking case, underscored by mental health challenges and despair, came to a close with Tenia’s plea. The incident began to unfold on June 27, 2019.  Tenia’s mother called 911 at around 2:37 p.m. She told the dispatcher that her daughter, Tenia, was threatening to kill her children and herself. According to reports,...

According to recent reports, a 27-year-old mother, later identified as Yemissi, has been convicted for the murder of her 13-month-old son. The jury's decision brings closure to a case that has shocked and saddened the community, highlighting a grave act of violence within the very walls meant to offer safety and love. The incident that led to Yemissi's conviction unfolded on the morning of August 31, 2023, when officers responded to an emergency call at a residence. Upon entering the property, they found an infant, referred to as "DK" in court documents, unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom, surrounded by opened...

Court records show that a 52-year-old father, later identified as Thomas, has been convicted of the murder of his 8-year-old daughter, later identified as Jeanetta, in a bгutаl act of violence. The father entered a no-contest plea to several severe charges, marking the conclusion of a harrowing saga that has revealed a disturbing pattern of аbuѕе. The tragic story unfolded on May 8, 2023, when police were called to the Thomas' residence. There, officers discovered Jeanetta unresponsive and not breathing. Despite emergency responders' efforts, Jeanetta was pronounced dead at the scene. The father, Thomas, was arrested in connection with her...

Court records show that a man, later identified as Cornelius, admitted his role in a chilling murder-for-hire plot against Jocelyn, a 30-year-old coworker who was seven months pregnant. Cornelius' admission of guilt on charges of murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire has paved the way for a life sentence in a federal correctional facility. The plea agreement, accepted by prosecutors, unravels the harrowing details of a meticulously planned murder in 2016, involving not just Cornelius but also his co-defendant and longtime friend, Phillip. Phillip, accused of executing the murder for a sum of $2,500, has pleaded not guilty, with his...

According to reports, a 49-year-old man, later identified as Danny, is facing serious allegations after being accused of posing as an Uber driver to kidnap and assault a tourist. The case has raised significant concerns over the safety of rideshare services and the tactics used by predators to exploit unsuspecting victims. On January 12th, a woman experienced every traveler's worst nightmare when she was allegedly picked up by Danny, who tricked her into believing he was her Uber driver. According to the arrest affidavit, the victim was waiting for a ride that a friend had booked for her to take...

According to reports, a 32-year-old man, later identified as Julian, was convicted of the brutal murder of his 63-year-old roommate, later identified as Bruce. The conviction came after Julian carried out a violent attack, using a hammer to beat Bruce and then cutting his head off before putting the body in a suitcase and trying to dump it in a dumpster. The horrifying incident occurred while Bruce was asleep, unaware of the fatal assault awaiting him. Surveillance footage from the apartment complex captured Julian struggling to transport the heavy suitcase, a grim container for Bruce's remains, across the premises. A witness's...

Court records show that a 47-year-old man, later identified as Dayan, has been found guilty of murdering his 43-year-old estranged wife, Tamera, and then burning her body with the assistance of his girlfriend. Authorities announced the conviction, and jurors are recommending a life sentence without the possibility of parole for Dayan, in addition to seven years for a desecration charge. The murder occurred on November 15, 2021, just a day before a scheduled court hearing about a protective order Tamera had filed against Dayan. Dayan's 35-year-old girlfriend, later identified as Lauren, faces charges of desecration of a human corpse in...

In a startling breach of the very standards she was employed to uphold, Tawnya, a 13-year veteran of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), along with her husband Devin , face charges of child neglect. Their arrest followed the discovery of their home's "deplorable" conditions, a situation starkly at odds with the responsibilities of her profession. The sheriff’s office detailed the findings that led to the couple's arrest, revealing a household that posed serious health and safety risks to its inhabitants, particularly the two children living in the squalor. The investigation into the home's living conditions began when DCF...

According to reports, a 73-year-old woman, later identified as Mary, was fatally stabbed in her own home as she attempted to protect her granddaughter during a violent altercation with her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend, later identified as Angelo. Angelo has been charged with first-degree murder and assault following the attack, which left Mary dead and her 17-year-old granddaughter with non-life-threatening injuries. The confrontation went out of control when Angelo, the ex-boyfriend of the granddaughter, tried to force his way into Mary's residence. The incident unfolded last Thursday, with police responding to the scene shortly before 3 p.m. They discovered Mary, suffering from...

A 17-year-old girl, later identified as Mashenka, is facing serious charges after the fatal shooting of two family members, an act she attributed to an uncontrollable urge. This case highlights a deeply disturbing act of domestic violence that resulted in the loss of life and severe trauma to the surviving family member. Mashenka has been charged with two counts of open murder with a deadly weapon and one count of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, as per the records from the Sheriff’s Office. The father, later identified as Justin, and Mashenka's brother, were found dead at their apartment on...

According to reports, a 28-year-old woman, later identified as Karyn, stands accused of severe child abuse, including physical harm and mental torment, against her child under five years of age. The mother faces charges that highlight a disturbing pattern of behavior towards her young child, further exacerbated by the involvement of the victim's sibling in the abuse.Karyn was arrested and charged with one count of felony child abuse following an investigation that revealed alarming details of her actions. The investigation was prompted by a welfare check conducted by deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and investigators from the Department of...