Botched gas chamber execution changed US law
The harrowing execution of serial killer Jimmy Lee Gray in a Mississippi gas chamber, where he died banging his head against a steel pole, led to the abolition of the method. Read the full story.
Category : Sentencing
Russia's Chessboard Killer: 64-Victim Obsession Revealed
Alexander Pichushkin, a chess prodigy turned serial killer, aimed to murder 64 people, one for each square on a chessboard. Discover the chilling story behind his crimes and recent confessions.
Teenager jailed for 17 years over doctor's murder
A remorseless teenager who stabbed Dr Ashley Gordon to death has been sentenced to 17 years in jail. His family gasped as the sentence was handed down. Read the full story.
Army 'hero' killed in beer garden argument over food
A former British Army Regimental Sergeant Major died from internal injuries after being pushed in a pub garden row over chicken wings. His friend has been jailed for manslaughter.
Man jailed for killing ex-sergeant in pub chicken wing row
A man has been sentenced to over four years for the manslaughter of a retired army sergeant major after a drunken argument over chicken wings in a Lancashire pub. Read the full tragic story.
Mangione's attorneys challenge evidence ahead of trial
Luigi Mangione's defence seeks to suppress his journal and a 3D-printed gun as his pre-trial hearing begins, days before the anniversary of Brian Thompson's murder. Follow the latest developments.
Women fined for taxi fare dodge after social media brag
Two women from Bournemouth have been ordered to pay £200 after boasting on social media about dodging a taxi fare. The court heard the driver has stopped night work due to anxiety. Read the full story.
Liverpool parade car attack: 134 injured, driver pleads guilty
Paul Doyle, 54, has pleaded guilty to a horrific car attack on a Liverpool FC victory parade crowd, injuring 134 people. Read the full story of the shocking incident and the upcoming sentencing.
PTSD diagnosis may see parade attacker avoid prison
Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool trophy parade crowds, may be sent to a secure hospital instead of jail after a PTSD diagnosis. Read the latest on the shocking case.
Truck driver jailed over faulty brake school bus crash
A truck driver has been sentenced to over 12 years for crashing into a school bus, seriously injuring 10 students. He admitted knowing his brakes were faulty. Read the full report.
Child molester jailed after bizarre hypnosis claims
Natalie Wolf, formerly Ryan Haley, sentenced to 3.5 years for sexually abusing a teenager. The defendant claimed jury was hypnotised in extraordinary court outburst. Read the full story.
Learner driver kills couple in Utah wrong-way crash
A young couple died in a horrific wrong-way crash in Utah when a learner driver under influence collided with their vehicle. Two lives lost in preventable tragedy. Don't drink and drive.
Paroled carjacker with long record in fatal crash
A man on parole with an extensive criminal history caused a head-on collision in Colorado, killing four including three children. The community questions parole decisions.
Paul Doyle faces jail after Liverpool crash guilty plea
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to 31 charges after driving into Liverpool fans. The 54-year-old now awaits a potential 10-20 year prison sentence for causing mass injuries. Read the full story.
Ex-Soldier Jailed in Landmark Rape Case
A former soldier has been imprisoned for rape after faking a $700 bank transfer to a sex worker, marking the first conviction under NSW's new consent laws. Read the full story.
Killer jailed for life for murder of frail pensioner
Peter Augustine has been sentenced to life for the murder of 87-year-old John Mackey. The judge warned the killer may never be released. Read the full story.
Lethal Injection Goes Wrong: Killer Speaks After Drugs
Brian David Steckel spoke lucidly for minutes after his lethal injection, raising questions about the execution protocol. Witnesses reported convulsions and machine clicks.
Life sentence for pensioner murder over fish and chips
Peter Augustine, 59, receives life sentence for murdering 87-year-old John Mackey during robbery for groceries. Judge condemns 'cowardly attack' on vulnerable dementia sufferer.
Naked thug jailed after two-day bender chaos
Rhys Hicks terrorised streets, attacked a driver, and urinated on a war memorial during a naked, cocaine-fuelled rampage. Read the full shocking details of his sentencing.
Driver jailed for fatal overtake killing 7-year-old girl
Veselin Dudenski sentenced to six years for dangerous driving causing Elsie Gascoigne's death. Read the full story of this Lincolnshire tragedy and its consequences.
Man gets 23 years for murder of pensioner in cottage pie theft
Peter Augustine, 59, sentenced to life for murdering John Mackey, 87, in brutal attack. Read the full story of this cowardly crime and the family's tribute.
Driver jailed for 6 years for killing girl, 7
Veselin Dudenski has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing the death of seven-year-old Elsie Gascoigne by dangerous driving. Read the full story.
Driver jailed for 6 years after killing girl, 7
Veselin Dudenski sentenced to six years for causing death of Elsie Gascoigne by dangerous driving in Lincolnshire. Read the full court details.
Woman jailed for harassing MP Ellie Reeves
Tracey Smith sentenced to 26 weeks for a sinister harassment campaign against Labour MP Ellie Reeves, including threatening messages and a false court summons. Read the full story.
Brit stalker gets hospital order for influencer threats
Rob Keating, a British stalker who threatened US influencer Alexandra Saper with rape and kidnapping, has been given an interim hospital order. Read the full story of this chilling cyberstalking case.
Obsessed woman gets life ban from Devon after harassment
A Dutch woman has been jailed and banned from Devon for life after subjecting a family to years of relentless harassment. Read the full story of this disturbing case of obsession.
Dad jailed after gun misfire kills pregnant partner
Adam Winmar sentenced to three months for storing loaded homemade gun in sofa where child found it, leading to partner Kiara Ferguson's death. Read the full tragic story.
Thug gets life for murdering pensioner over food
A violent thief who brutally murdered an 87-year-old man for cornflakes and cottage pie has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the full shocking details of this horrific crime.
Man jailed for murder of sleeping family friend in Dartford
Ernestas Juska sentenced to 24 years for murdering Nina Denisova as she slept in Dartford. Read the full details of this horrific crime and the police investigation.
Twins jailed for brutal attack on friend and mother
Twin brothers Keiron and Jordan Lewis have been sentenced for a vicious, cocaine-fuelled assault that left their friend in a pool of blood. Read the full shocking details.
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