Robert Roberson, a Texas man, is the first to face execution for a shaken baby syndrome murder conviction October 17, 2024 Robert Roberson, who was convicted for the 2002 murder of his 2 year old daughter, has maintained that his actions were not the cause of her death since his conviction. His lawyers and some Texas politicians have pushed for his execution to be delayed or canceled. https://apnews.com/article/texas-execution-shaken-baby-syndrome-1ef99c052cc1630785ac5d6e2edfc9cb
Lee Mongerson Gilley has been charged with capital murder for the death of his wife October 15, 2024 Lee Mongerson Gilley, 38, has been charged with his pregnant wife’s murder after she was strangled. Gilley had called 911 after her death claiming that she had overdosed and he tried to save her, but the bruises she had did not make sense with his story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/15/houston-husband-arrested-death-murder-pregnant-wife-christa-gilley/75686626007/
Arrest made in Birmingham shooting that killed 4 and injured 17 October 16, 2024 Damien McDaniel, 22, has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama last month. In addition to this, he has also been charged with two other fatal shootings that occurred before and after the mass shooting. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-police-to-host-press-conference-on-homicide-case-updates/
An Alabama teenager has been charged with capital murder for the killing of another teenager October 16, 2024 Torres McCray, 16, has been charged in a drive-by shooting in Huntsville, Alabama that killed 15 year old Phillip Wayne Fletcher and injured three others. McCray’s lawyers have asked for a bond due to his age. https://www.waff.com/2024/10/16/capital-murder-case-against-huntsville-teen-heads-grand-jury/