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City Scribbler: ‘Convicting a Murderer’ exposes ‘Making a Murderer’ for the sham that it is
Now that "Convicting a Murderer" has dropped on DailyWire+, the gloves are off for those who still believe Steven Avery was framed by what could be the largest and most tight-lipped network of conspirators ever assembled.
In other words, "truthers" aren't buying anything "CaM" is selling. The episode where Avery confesses won't even convince…
Mel Tucker likely done as Michigan State football coach amid sexual harassment allegations
EAST LANSING, Mich. — It's being called a suspension for now, however, those close to the situation at Michigan…
Steven Avery calls rebuttal series ‘Convicting a Murderer’ a ‘garbage documentary nobody should watch’
FOX LAKE, Wis. — Although the docuseries "Convicting a Murderer" will not be released until Sept. 7, "Making a…
Jimmy Buffett cause of death announced by family source
(City Tribune) — "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett had cancer when he died at 76 Friday, Sept. 1.
According to family sources, the Pascagoula, Mississippi, native was diagnosed with melanoma four years ago and had recently been battling lymphoma. Buffett began hospice care on Aug. 28.
In a career that spanned seven decades, his hits…
Wildfires knock out power at Northern California prison
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — Pelican Bay State Prison is using generators to power the correctional center for the…
Illinois man sentenced to 50 years in prison for beating wife to death
ROCKFORD, Ill. — An Illinois man was sentenced to 50 years prison Tuesday for the 2015 beating death of his…
‘Making a Murderer’: Steven Avery says his family framed him for Teresa Halbach’s murder
MANITOWOC, Wis. — As "Making a Murderer" subject Steven Avery's post-conviction attorney, Kathleen Zeller, prepares to argue the case in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the now 61-year-old convicted killer is resting on a new theory, according to a recorded message to his supporters.
"My family set me up in this to get rid of me," Avery said…
Former prison guard sentenced to prison for having sex with inmate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A former federal corrections officer is going to prison for three months for engaging in sex…
‘Barbie’ movie dolls up for top toy awards
(City Tribune) — Dolls inspired by the blockbuster film "Barbie" have been nominated for Doll of the Year as…
Ohio humane officers rescue 16 roosters in cockfighting bust
ELYRIA, Ohio — Humane investigators in Lorain County, Ohio, rescued 16 roosters Friday, Aug. 18, as part of a cockfighting bust.
According to Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, the birds and other animal-fighting paraphernalia were recovered.
“Ohio has felony-level penalties for cockfighting, and it's amazing that…
Ohio shooting suspect faces more charges in quadruple homicide
VANDALIA, Ohio — A man accused of fatally shooting four people in Butler Township, Ohio, earlier this month is…
Wisconsin officers involved in fatal shooting remain on administrative leave
APPLETON, Wis. — Two officers with the Appleton Police Department have been placed on administrative leave after…
Texas man charged with murder after shooting someone outside his home
MARTINDALE, Texas -- A 65-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder after a shooting left one person dead outside his home earlier this month.
According to reports, Terry Duane Turner, 65, told police that in the early hours of Oct. 11, he got up to use the bathroom when he saw a car with its lights off parked in his driveway next to his…
Woman accused of keeping mother’s corpse in her house for more than a year appears in court
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. -- The case of an Illinois woman accused of keeping her mother's corpse in her house has…
Eric Smith, who killed a 4-year-old boy with a rock in 1993, is granted parole
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Eric M. Smith, who was 13 when he killed a 4-year-old boy with a rock, will soon be released…
Robert Durst charged with murder in wife’s 1982 disappearance
NEW YORK -- Real estate heir Robert Durst has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 29-year-old first wife, who disappeared in 1982.
"The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office can confirm that a complaint charging Robert Durst with the murder of Kathleen Durst was filed in Lewisboro Town Court on October 19, 2021,"…
MANHUNT OVER: Brian Laundrie’s remains discovered in Florida
VENICE, Fla. -- The manhunt for Brian Laundrie is over as authorities confirmed that the human bones found…
Prosecutors try to bar defense from calling men Kyle Rittenhouse shot ‘rioters’ and ‘looters’
KENOSHA, Wis. -- Prosecutors are asking a judge to prohibit the defense from calling the men Kyle Rittenhouse shot…
Woman found shot to death in Dallas apartment, 62-year-old man charged with murder
DALLAS -- A Dallas man found himself behind bars Monday, charged with murder after a woman was found shot to death.
Police say at around 10 a.m., Dallas officers responded to a shooting at 2300 Alabama St., where they found an unidentified woman with a gunshot wound lying on the floor of a boarding room. She was pronounced dead at the scene.…
‘The Sopranos’ indicted on theft, drug charges in Colorado
DENVER -- A grand jury has indicted a group that self identifies as "The Sopranos" for allegedly operating a theft…
Former Cuyahoga County jail director sentenced to 9 months behind bars for dereliction of duty
CLEVELAND -- Former Cuyahoga County Jail Director Ken Mills was sentenced to nine months in jail Friday, Oct. 8,…
Shane Casado acquitted of murder in girlfriend’s shooting death
BUFFALO, N. Y. -- The Erie County, New York jury selected to hear the murder case of Shane Casado, a man who fatally shot his girlfriend nearly three years ago, acquitted him of all charges Thursday, Oct. 8.
Jurors returned the verdict after deliberating for six hours.
Casado, 27, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Rachael…
Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake won’t face civil rights charges
KENOSHA, Wis. -- Rusten Sheskey, the Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake at close range last year will…
Man who killed three women he met on dating apps sentenced to 160 years in prison
NEWARK, N.J. -- Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, the 25-year-old man who killed three women he met on dating apps, was…
Police: Texas school shooting was not a random attack
ARLINGTON, Texas — Police in Arlington, Texas, say a shooting at Timberview High School Wednesday was not a random act of violence.
Arlington Assistant Police Chief Kevin Kolbye said the alleged shooter, 18-year-old Timothy George Simpkins opened fire during a fight that broke out in a classroom.
Four people were injured, including one person…