Tag Archives: homicide
Was dad’s rage against alleged child predator a violent crime?
Upon becoming a parent, there are feelings that most develop toward their kids and with regards to protecting them that they couldn’t have imagined before. Parents want to provide their kids with a safe environment, including the proper food, clothing, home, school and more. Parents want to protect their kids from the dangers of… Read More »
Dementia leads to death, protects man from violent crime charge
Many of us who are watching our parents and other loved ones grow older know how difficult it can be to witness the aging process. An emotionally taxing aspect of the aging process is the loss of mental capacities. A loved one is unable to remember the big news from last week or keep… Read More »
Grandmother hurt by 14-year-old grandson dies from injuries
Back in April and in August, we shared some posts about an assault case involving a young boy and his 67-year-old grandmother. In March, Baltimore police got a call from the 14-year-old saying that he had hurt his grandmother. When police arrived, the grandmother was bloody and on the floor. The young suspect confessed… Read More »
Murder conviction reversed, DNA evidence discredited
Amanda Knox, the 24-year-old American who had been held in an Italian prison for four years on charges of violent crimes and murder has had her conviction overturned by an appellate court. She is finally free to return home to the United States. Knox’s ordeal began in 2007, when she and her boyfriend were in Italy as… Read More »
Fireworks and violence erupt at Baltimore’s holiday celebration
This past weekend is a weekend that creates positive memories for many families every year. Independence Day celebrations are a time to celebrate not only one’s country but one’s family, while attending a local fireworks show. A holiday celebration in Inner Harbor, however, provided more than family fun. According to Baltimore reports, at least… Read More »
Man Pulled Over for Minor Traffic Violation in Jail for Homicide
A recent case against one Maryland man shows how important it is to wear your seatbelt while driving. Mr. C. was pulled over by officers in Dec. of 2007 because they spotted that he wasn’t wearing his safety belt. What started out as a minor traffic violation, however, quickly escalated into something bigger, and… Read More »