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Toronto Mother Sentenced to Life for Killing Two Sons After Husband’s Death

Based on a forensic diagnosis of adjustment disorder, prosecutors accepted second-degree pleas with parole eligibility set at 18 years.

Former Illinois Deputy Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Sonya Massey Killing

Miami Jury Convicts Daisy Link of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Killing of Partner

L.A. Jury Convicts Libby Adame of Second-Degree Murder in Malibu Silicone Injection Death

Brevard County Jury Convicts Daniel Stearns in 2023 Killing of Nancy Howery

Hennepin County Jury Convicts Margot Lewis of Murder in Death of Liara Tsai

Ex-Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson Sentenced to 35 Years to Life for Wife’s Killing

Jury Convicts Parrish Chambers Jr. of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Rancho Peñasquitos Killing

Broward Jury Convicts Adam Crespo of Second-Degree Murder in 2019 Impalement Death

Missouri Prison Nurse Pleads Alford, Sentenced to 12 Years for Poisoning Husband and Setting Fire

Karen Read’s Defense Unveils Accident Reconstruction Expert in O’Keefe Murder Retrial

Chelsea Perkins Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in 2021 National Park Killing