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Landlord Who Ignored Safety Codes Convicted of Murder for Fatal Fire

James G. Walker of Washington, D.C. was found guilty on two counts of second-degree murder, and 27 criminal building code violations, for the deaths of two tenants who were unable to exit when his building erupted in flames. According to …

Accused SC Attorney Murdaugh’s Involvement Looms Over Fraud Trial of his Banker

A banker accused of helping disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh take money from the legal settlements of clients is the first person to stand trial in the sprawling rural South Carolina legal drama that has captivated true-crime audiences. Former Palmetto State …

Ohio Doctor Now Faces Murder Charges in Painkiller Overdose Deaths

A critical care doctor who is already accused of ordering painkiller overdoses for dozens of Ohio hospital patients has been charged with murder in 25 patient deaths, authorities said on June 5. A grand jury indicted now-fired Dr. William Husel …

New York Man Pleads Guilty in the Killing of His Girlfriend’s Mother

A New York man charged in the killing of his girlfriend’s mother for insurance money has pleaded guilty. WHEC-TV in Rochester reports Knowledge Couser entered his plea Thursday to murder charges in connection with the death of 52-year-old Julie Martin. …