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Maryland Woman Who Killed Teen Brother With Help From BF, Twin Sister Gets 25 Years In Prison Maryland Woman Who Killed Teen Brother With Help From BF, Twin Sister Gets 25 Years In Prison
Maryland Woman Who Killed Teen Brother With Help From BF, Twin Sister Gets 25 Years In Prison A Prince George's County woman who killed her teen brother with help from her boyfriend and twin sister is heading to prison for 25 years, authorities announced. Leaundra Matthews, 25, of Accokeek, was found guilty of second-degree murder for the death of her brother, Christian Matthews, who was strangled during an attack by Matthews' boyfriend, Tyson Lipford, and another man, Daniel Howard, while he was asleep in their family's Silver Spring home in March 2017, Daily Voice reported. She was sentenced on Monday, Feb. 5 to 30 years in prison with all but 25 years suspended and five years of …

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Man Convicted Of Killing Childhood Friend, Unborn Son In Maryland: State's Attorney Man Convicted Of Killing Childhood Friend, Unborn Son In Maryland: State's Attorney
Man Convicted Of Killing Childhood Friend, Unborn Son In Maryland: State's Attorney The man who killed a woman who was eight months pregnant with his child in Maryland will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. Michael Robertson was found guilty of all charges for the murder of 22-year-old Akia Shawnta Eggleston and her unborn child in 2017 and now faces two life sentences when he is scheduled to be sentenced in October. Robertson was the father of the soon-to-be born child. "Eggleston's pregnancy was difficult, and she was seeing medical providers at a Baltimore-area hospital on a regular basis to monitor the pregnancy," according to court documents. "Given the …

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DC Man Convicted Of Killing Mom Whose Body Remains Missing DC Man Convicted Of Killing Mom Whose Body Remains Missing
DC Man Convicted Of Killing Mom Whose Body Remains Missing Thirteen years after Unique Harris went missing from her home in Southeast DC while her kids slept, her family has gotten some measure justice. Federal authorities announced that DC resident Isaac Moye has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection to the October 2010 disappearance of Harris, whose body has never been found. A mother of two, Harris hosted a sleepover for her two young children and their 9-year-old cousin on Oct. 9, 2010 at their DC home, putting them to bed at approximately 9:30 p.m. that night. Prosecutors say that shortly before 10:40 p.m., the 46-year-old Moye…

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Youth Coach Killing: Final Suspect Convicted In Baltimore Youth Coach Killing: Final Suspect Convicted In Baltimore
Youth Coach Killing: Final Suspect Convicted In Baltimore A second home invader has been convicted for playing his part in a botched armed robbery that left a popular youth coach dead in Baltimore. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Tuesday, April 18, that Khalil Madden may spend decades in prison for his alleged role in the attempted robbery and killing of Jordan Taylor in 2019. “Today concluded the long fight to deliver justice for Jordan Taylor, a beloved and respected youth sports director, and his family,” Bates said. My thoughts are with Ms. Taylor as she continues to grieve the loss of her wonderful husband. His absence…

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by Zak Failla
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Man ID'd By Dying Victim Convicted Of Stabbing MD Teen Posing As Girl On SnapChat Man ID'd By Dying Victim Convicted Of Stabbing MD Teen Posing As Girl On SnapChat
Man ID'd By Dying Victim Convicted Of Stabbing MD Teen Posing As Girl On SnapChat The 21-year-old man whose victim identified him with his dying breaths in Harford County has been convicted in the stabbing death of a teen near his Bel Air home in 2021, State’s Attorney Alison Healey announced. Frank George Hudson, III, 21, of Aberdeen, was convicted this week of voluntary manslaughter and carrying a concealed dangerous weapon for his role in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Christopher Kerfoot in the 1200 block of Agora Drive on July 8, 2021. Our hearts are broken by the passing of Christopher Kerfoot. He left this world far to soon and will be greatly missed. Our …

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by Zak Failla
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Adnan Syed Conviction Reinstated By Maryland Court Adnan Syed Conviction Reinstated By Maryland Court
Adnan Syed Conviction Reinstated By Maryland Court The Appellate Court of Maryland has reinstated Adnan Syed's conviction after he made national headlines for being cleared of a murder charge he served over two decades in prison for. The court determined that the family of Hae Min Lee, Syed's high school girlfriend, was not given enough notice to attend a hearing on the state's motion to vacate Syed's conviction. Syed had been convicted of the murder of Lee over 23 years ago and has always maintained his innocence. His case garnered national attention after the hit true-crime podcast "Serial" featured his story several years ago. Syed was …

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Former Diplomat's Daughter Found On Top Of Bloodied Body Guilty Of Maryland Murder: Prosecutors Former Diplomat's Daughter Found On Top Of Bloodied Body Guilty Of Maryland Murder: Prosecutors
Former Diplomat's Daughter Found On Top Of Bloodied Body Guilty Of Maryland Murder: Prosecutors The daughter of a former UN diplomat has been convicted of murdering a Bethesda man in Rockville in 2020, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Washington, DC resident Sophia Negroponte was found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Yusuf Rasmussen and now will face 40 years in prison when she is sentenced in late March. Negroponte was arrested at a home in the 400 block of West Montgomery Avenue in Rockville in February 2020 when they were called to the residence and found Rasmussen stabbed to death. Police say that a witness…

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by Zak Failla
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Family Friend Sentenced For Raping Minor After Moving Into Maryland Home Family Friend Sentenced For Raping Minor After Moving Into Maryland Home
Family Friend Sentenced For Raping Minor After Moving Into Maryland Home A Virginia man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison after he was convicted of sexually abusing a child of a family friend for two years, authorities say. Anne Arundel County Police and Department of Social Services first received a report that Hector Rojo, 27, had sexually abused the minor victim on Oct. 22, 2020, according to Anne Arundel County Government officials. The report stated that Rojo had moved into the home of the victim and had initially begun to touch her breasts and buttocks of the victim before progressing to rape over the course of two years of abuse. “As adults, …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Admits To Role In Maryland Murder-For-Hire Involving Jilted Husband Man Admits To Role In Maryland Murder-For-Hire Involving Jilted Husband
Man Admits To Role In Maryland Murder-For-Hire Involving Jilted Husband A third co-conspirator may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted for his role in a murder-for-hire conspiracy in Maryland involving a cheating wife and vengeful husband, federal officials announced. Jose David Navarro Cervellon, 41, of Norcross, Georgia, was convicted following an eight-day trial on federal charges for serving as a middle-man involving a man who wanted his wife killed for cheating, Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek Barron said. Navarro was an associate of Silver Springs resident Miguel Angel Ayala Rivera, 28, the leader of the Pinos Locos Sal…

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by Zak Failla
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MD Ex-Con Had Videos Of Himself Sexually Assaulting His Dogs, Similar Child Porn: Authorities MD Ex-Con Had Videos Of Himself Sexually Assaulting His Dogs, Similar Child Porn: Authorities
MD Ex-Con Had Videos Of Himself Sexually Assaulting His Dogs, Similar Child Porn: Authorities A Maryland ex-con was arrested again after police found videos that showed him performing sex acts on his dogs, and child porn that showed children engaging in sex acts with animals, authorities said. An investigation into Jason Havelt, 42, of Ijamsville, began last November, when authorities were tipped off to animal abuse and cruelty, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. A USB drive obtained by the department showed photos of Havelt performing sexual acts on his dogs. Three cell phones seized from Havelt showed more images and videos of animal abuse, authorities said…

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