Capital Litigation/Complex Homicide News Round up 10/18/24
Robert Roberson, a Texas man, is the first to face execution for a shaken baby syndrome murder conviction October 17, 2024
Robert Roberson, a Texas man, is the first to face execution for a shaken baby syndrome murder conviction October 17, 2024
Marcellus Williams executed in Missouri on September 24, after a long legal battle September 25, 2024 Marcellus Williams was executed on September 24th by the state of Missouri for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, a Missouri social worker and news reporter. The case has caused public outcry, as after Williams’ conviction it was discovered
Court vacates sentence for Utah death row inmate, upholds his conviction for 1985 murder July 25, 2024 Utah: The Utah Supreme Court vacated the death sentence given to Douglas Lovell for the kidnapping and murder of Joyce Yost in 1985. The court found issues with the handling of evidence containing mitigating and aggravating factors. Investigators
Man Accused of Killing Texas Deputy Charged with Capital Homicide Murder July 12, 2024 Texas: Deputy Fernando Esqueda, 28 was ambushed and killed allegedly by Ronnie Palmer early Thursday morning (July 11). Palmer was tracked down and, upon being surrounded, surrendered to law enforcement. https://sanangelolive.com/news/crime/2024-07-12/man-accused-killing-texas-deputy-charged-capital-murder Teenager murder suspect wanted in 3 different homicides is denied
Fort Myers men indicted for capital murder in separated drug sale, armed robbery deaths June 27, 2024 Florida: Michael Maree, 66 was indicted for distributing fentanyl causing the death of Nick Adams, 36, who died after snorting a powder given to him by Maree. In addition to the distribution charges, Maree is also facing explosive
17-year-old Arrested in Gulfport Double Homicide May 16, 2024 Mississippi: Lawrence Corley, 17, has been charged with two counts of capital murder as of May 16, 2024. Coreley has been charged based on his knowledge and involvement of a home invasion robbery that resulted in the deaths of his two alleged accomplices who were shot
"Execution delayed for Idaho man after parole board grants clemency hearing:" By Kevin Fixler, October 18, 2023, (East Idaho News) Read more at EastIdahoNews.com "Clemency denied for ex-police officer facing execution in 1995 murders of coworker, 2 others:" By Associated Press, October 13, 2023, (Associated Press) Read more at APNews.com "Death penalty off
1 dead, at least 8 others injured in mass shooting at Indiana County party At least one shooter was responsible for shooting in a crowd at the Chevy Chase Community Center. October 8, 2023 Read more > Shooting kills 2 men and wounds 3 others in possible targeted attack near Los Angeles October 8
Woman dead, four injured after shooting at Covington event center, deputies say A woman was shot and killed while four others were injured at party in Tennessee. September 25, 2023 Read more > Fourteen-Year-Old Killed in Virginia Shooting, Four Others Injured An unknown shooter killed one teen boy and injured four others. September 25,
"Dockets 'Exploding,' Ga. Judges Plead for More Bench Seats:" By Cedra Mayfield, August 21, 2023 (Daily Report) Read more at LexisNexis "Fifth District affirms Witcher's conviction in Bethalto triple homicide:" By Steve Korris, August 3, 2023 (Madison County Record) Read more at LexisNexis "Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Charges:" By Office