Court rejects Alex Murdaugh’s last-minute bid for acquittal after murder verdict Disgraced attorney previously argued there wasn’t enough evidence in case The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Alex Murdaugh still faces dozens of charges of stealing from clients and family members COLUMBIA, S.C. — Their names are not well-known like the man accused of stealing from them, Alex Murdaugh, who raked in millions of dollars in income and then pilfered millions more, prosecutors say. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Additional unsealed warrants reveal what police took from Kohberger home in Pennsylvania BOISE, Idaho — Police seized weapons including knives and a handgun, in addition to a litany of Bryan Kohberger’s personal effects, during a search of his parents’ Pennsylvania home, according to an expanded list of items from an unsealed warrant released Thursday and obtained by the Idaho Statesman. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Alex Murdaugh found guilty in high-profile US murder trial The judge presiding over the South Carolina murder trial said evidence against the ex-lawyer is ‘overwhelming’. Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2023
Founding fathers didn’t own AR-15s or large capacity magazines, Pritzker and Raoul argue in defense of ban Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed the brief to answer challenges to the assault weapon ban, arguing the nation’s founding fathers owned guns that could only shoot a single shot before reloading — proving assault weapons weren’t in “common use” at the time. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Alex Murdaugh trial verdict — live: Sentence to be given after Murdaugh found guilty of murders Follow live updates as Alex Murdaugh is found guilty of all charges The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Alex Murdaugh convicted of murder in shootings of his wife, son A jury in South Carolina deliberated for less than three hours before finding the disgraced former attorney guilty. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Omagh shooting: Man arrested in connection with DCI John Caldwell shooting released after questioning Two men remain in custody in connection with the investigation Belfast Live · Mar 3, 2023
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party The censure resolution cites Gonzales’ rejection of a border security proposal by fellow Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, and his support of a bill for same-sex marriage protections and a bipartisan gun safety law. The Texas Tribune · Mar 2, 2023
New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
‘I was shocked’: Victims’ families accuse DeSantis, Scott of politicizing Orlando shooting ORLANDO, Fla. — The families of two of the victims in last week’s shooting in Pine Hills criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott for their responses to the killings, adding that neither had reached out to offer condolences a week after the tragedy. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 2, 2023
MSU professor to lawmakers: Pass gun laws to stop 'senseless killings' LANSING, Mich. — Marco Diaz-Munoz, an assistant professor at Michigan State University whose classroom was attacked by a gunman, encouraged Michigan lawmakers Thursday to do the "right thing" and the "humane thing" by enacting new gun control measures. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
Man dies by suicide after being interviewed in connection with wife’s mysterious death 40 years earlier Authorities say Randal McEvers took own life as case of slain Nancy McEvers was being reviewed by prosecutors The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Warrant: Bomb materials at home of alleged July 4th gunman A unsealed federal warrant says agents found bomb-making materials at the apartment of an alleged gunman charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago last year The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 What were the charges against Alex Murdaugh that the jury was considering? Jurors convicted disgraced lawyer at end of six week trial in South Carolina
Chicago Tribune · Mar 2, 2023 Feds found bomb-making components in Illinois parade shooting suspect’s home, unsealed warrant shows CHICAGO — A federal search warrant unsealed Thursday shows agents found “bomb-making materials” in the apartment of Highland Park massacre suspect Robert Crimo III, including a remote initiator, jugs with ammunition and boxes of Tannerite, a commercial component used for exploding targets.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Judge splits trials of couple charged in triple murder case An Idaho judge says a married couple accused in a bizarre doomsday-focused triple murder case will be tried separately
The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2023 Alex Murdaugh jurors begin deliberations in double murder trial Defense says in final arguments South Carolina police ‘failed miserably’ to consider alternative suspects in death of wife and son
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Oscar Pistorius could be released from jail ‘within weeks’ Parole board to consider releasing former Paralympian star – against wishes of Reeva Steenkamp’s parents
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 3 MSU students killed in shooting to receive degrees from university The three Michigan State University students who were killed in the mass shooting on campus will receive posthumous degrees, university officials said Thursday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023 Accused Highland Park shooter may have considered using homemade explosive during attack A set of FBI affidavits, unsealed in federal court Thursday, seem to offer the most substantive details yet about the closely guarded case. Crimo faces 117 felony counts filed in Lake County for allegedly firing an assault rifle at paradegoers from a rooftop in the north suburb.
Leeds Live · Mar 2, 2023 Police put tough stop and search zone around Chapeltown after man stabbed to death in Leeds Increased stop and search powers have been put in place temporarily
USAFacts · Mar 2, 2023 How many high schoolers carry a gun? Approximately 7% of male high schoolers and 2% of female high schoolers carry a gun.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Alex Murdaugh: Timeline of murders, financial fraud, unexplained deaths and arrest In the 20 months since brutal double murders propelled the Murdaughs into national headlines, a series of other scandals, allegations and alleged crimes have also come to light
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 'Hard to do': Flowers removed after Michigan State shooting Students and staff are removing countless flowers that have been placed at key campus sites in honor of three students killed at Michigan State University