Category Archives: Murder

Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to police, Javaris Crittenton has arrived in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of woman. Crittenton, former Washington Wizards guard, was suspended along with teammate Gilbert Arenas for having guns in the team locker room … finish reading Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge

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NYC Prep star Tayshana Murphy shot outside home

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In what appears to be a case of mistaken identity, NYC prep star Tayshana Murphy was shot outside her family’s apartment in a housing project in Harlem’s Morningside Heights neighborhood. There were no arrests and the shooting remained under investigation, … finish reading NYC Prep star Tayshana Murphy shot outside home

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Greek soccer fan killed during fan clash on Crete

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A 21-year-old man has been stabbed to death during an overnight clash between rival soccer fans on the island of Crete according to an AP report. Two other youths, aged 19 and 21, were hospitalized with stab wounds that are not … finish reading Greek soccer fan killed during fan clash on Crete

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Florida A&M basketball player dies

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Officials for Florida A&M announced that women’s basketball player Shannon Washington died in the early hours of September 4.   According to the university, Washington died from a knife wound to her neck. Tallahassee police found Washington in an apartment after … finish reading Florida A&M basketball player dies

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Crittenton arrested in California before scheduled surrender Tuesday

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to an AP report this evening, Javaris Crittenton was scheduled to turn himself in to police on Tuesday.  However, before that could happen, Crittenton was arrested at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA as he was preparing to … finish reading Crittenton arrested in California before scheduled surrender Tuesday

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Javaris Crittenton charged with murder

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton was suspended by the league for bringing a gun into the Washington Wizards’ locker room. Now he has been charged with murder in the shooting of a woman on an Atlanta street. Police spokesman Carlos … finish reading Javaris Crittenton charged with murder

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Warrant issued in killing of Kentucky’s Desmond Allison

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

 A warrant has been issued for a man suspected in the slaying of a former University of Kentucky basketball player according to an AP report. Police in Columbus, Ohio, said Monday they filed an aggravated murder warrant for 35-year-old Richard … finish reading Warrant issued in killing of Kentucky’s Desmond Allison

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Former NFL player Eric Naposki convicted of murder

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

An Orange County jury convicted former NFL linebacker Eric Naposki of killing Southern California millionaire William McLaughlin nearly 17 years ago. In addition to finding Naposki guilty of first-degree murder, the jury found that he personally discharged the firearm and committed … finish reading Former NFL player Eric Naposki convicted of murder

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Court closes hearing in Sean Taylor murder case

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) A Florida appeals court has ruled against several media companies seeking to open a key pretrial hearing in the slaying of former Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor. The appeals judges sided with Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy, who closed … finish reading Court closes hearing in Sean Taylor murder case

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Soccer hooligan in Columbia gets 33 years for stabbing

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A soccer fan who stabbed a rival supporter to death during a battle between opposing hooligan groups has received a 33-year prison sentence. The sentence by a Bogota court Friday is the most severe punishment ever handed down for … finish reading Soccer hooligan in Columbia gets 33 years for stabbing

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Promising soccer player killed in Chicago

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(Chicago Tribune) Those who knew Kabiru Adewunmi could easily imagine the 16-year-old flashing his pearl-white smile as he and five friends from his native Nigeria walked to a convenience store after celebrating a playoff win Tuesday night by the Chicago … finish reading Promising soccer player killed in Chicago

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Judge closes Sean Taylor’s murder case to media

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It seemed like an unlikely request from the defense attorneys when they asked the Judge trying to Sean Taylor murder case to close the hearings to the media. But in a surprising move, Judge Dennis J. Murphy granted the defense … finish reading Judge closes Sean Taylor’s murder case to media

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Killer Yang guilty in murder of Shaun Gayle’s girlfriend

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A woman was convicted of killing the pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle in what prosecutors alleged was a meticulously planned execution of someone she viewed as a rival for the football player’s affection. According to the AP … finish reading Killer Yang guilty in murder of Shaun Gayle’s girlfriend

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Shaun Gayle admits sex with mistress accused of killing pregnant girlfriend

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Chicago Bears player Shaun Gayle has testified at the trial of a woman accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend according to this AP report. Gayle took the stand Tuesday at the trial of 43-year-old Marni Yang of Chicago, who … finish reading Shaun Gayle admits sex with mistress accused of killing pregnant girlfriend

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