TodayLegal News

Verdict.News

All Topics

Murder

Legal news related to Murder

49 articles

State Court
•4 min read
Supreme Court of South Carolina

SC Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in 2002 Murder Case

The South Carolina Supreme Court has affirmed the death penalty conviction of Marion Alexander Lindsey, who shot and killed his estranged wife outside the Inman Police Department in 2002. The court rejected Lindsey's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel after an 18-year post-conviction relief process.

•Marion Alexander Lindsey shot and killed his estranged wife outside Inman Police Department in 2002
•Post-conviction relief proceedings spanned 18 years with multiple court reviews and appeals
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
Washington Supreme Court

Washington Supreme Court Reviews Teen Murder Case Involving Social Media

The Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Luna, examining the murder conviction of teenager Lola Felipa Luna who fatally stabbed another teen with a pocketknife during a fight. The case addresses complex evidentiary issues involving social media posts and police interrogation of minors in self-defense claims.

•Luna was convicted of intentional but not premeditated murder after fatally stabbing a teen who initiated a fight at Luna's home
•The case involved extensive social media evidence used by both prosecution and defense to establish mental state and self-defense claims
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
Florida Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court Denies Death Row Appeal for Samuel Smithers

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the denial of Samuel L. Smithers' successive motion to vacate his two death sentences. Smithers, who has an active death warrant, was convicted for murders at a Plant City property where he worked as a groundskeeper in 1996.

•Florida Supreme Court affirmed denial of Smithers' successive postconviction motion to vacate death sentences
•Smithers has an active death warrant and was convicted for 1996 murders at Plant City property
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
Florida Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court Denies Death Row Appeal in Family Murder Case

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed a circuit court's denial of postconviction relief for Mesac Damas, who killed his wife and five children in 2009. The court also denied his habeas corpus petition in the consolidated cases.

•Florida Supreme Court affirmed circuit court's denial of postconviction relief under Rule 3.851
•Court denied habeas corpus petition in consolidated death penalty cases
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court Reverses Gang Enhancement in Death Penalty Case

The California Supreme Court reversed gang enhancement allegations and a death sentence for Refugio Ruben Cardenas, who was convicted of murder and attempted murder. The court found error based on legal developments that occurred after the original trial.

•California Supreme Court reversed gang enhancements and death sentence for Refugio Ruben Cardenas
•Court found error based on People v. Sanchez decision and Assembly Bill 333 amendments to gang law
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court Upholds Gang Murder Conviction for Aguirre

The California Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction of Jason Alejandro Aguirre in a gang-related shooting case. The court upheld jury findings on firearm enhancements and gang benefit allegations tied to the Dragon Family criminal street gang.

•California Supreme Court affirmed Jason Aguirre's murder conviction in Dragon Family gang case
•Jury found firearm enhancement allegations true, including personal discharge causing death
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Nathan Cooper Murder Conviction

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction of Nathan Cooper in connection with the March 2022 fatal shooting of Sherbert Maddox at a Providence apartment complex. Cooper's appeal challenging the denial of his motion to suppress evidence was rejected by the state's highest court.

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed Nathan Cooper's murder conviction for the March 2022 fatal shooting of Sherbert Maddox
•Cooper's appeal challenging the denial of his motion to suppress tangible evidence was rejected by the court
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
Supreme Court of Kansas

Kansas Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction in Hollins Case

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of Ricky L. Hollins in a case stemming from a fatal altercation during a planned sexual encounter in October 2020. The court ruled that instructing jurors to engage in discussion during deliberations is not legally erroneous.

•Kansas Supreme Court affirmed Ricky L. Hollins' first-degree murder conviction for the October 2020 death of S.D.
•Court ruled that instructing jurors to engage in discussion during deliberations is not legally erroneous
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
•4 min read
Supreme Court of Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court Affirms Conviction in Road Rage Murder Case

The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected multiple appellate claims in State of Minnesota v. Jamal L. Smith, affirming the defendant's conviction for the fatal shooting of Jay Boughton in a road rage incident. The court found no evidence of judicial bias, ineffective counsel, or improper jury composition.

•Court found no evidence of judicial bias by the district court judge
•Defense counsel's failure to move for venue change did not constitute ineffective assistance
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →