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Arias Jury Hung on Penalty

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:26:41 +0000

A mistrial has been declared in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias murder trial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. The same jury found Arias guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting and stabbing death of her boyfriend, Travis Alexander.

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Arias Jury Hung on Penalty originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 01:26:41.

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Flashback: John Wayne Gacy the "Killer Clown"

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:49 +0000

Is Susan Powell's Case Closed?

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:35:13 +0000

Is the case of Susan Powell closed? The local police department investigating the missing Utah mom who vanished in December 2009 has been closed, but an attorney for her family told reporters that the federal government still had an on-going investigation into her disappearance.

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Is Susan Powell's Case Closed? originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 00:35:13.

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How to Teach Children About 9-1-1

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:43 +0000

Bulger Girlfriend Loses Sentence Appeal

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:50:43 +0000

The woman who was convicted of helping a fugitive mobster stay on the lam for more than 16 years has failed in an attempt to have her sentenced reduced. A federal appeals court rejected Catherine Greig's unfair sentence claim for her conviction of helping Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger.

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Bulger Girlfriend Loses Sentence Appeal originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 02:50:43.

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Crime Poll: Life or Death for Jodi Arias?

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:29:47 +0000

During the first day of the death penalty hearing for convicted killer Jodi Arias, the jury listened to the emotional statements from Travis Alexander's brother Stephen Alexander and sister Samantha Alexander.

Stephen Alexander described the emotional and physical pain he has felt since Travis was killed including ulcers, depression, nightmares and the separation from his wife.

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Crime Poll: Life or Death for Jodi Arias? originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 05:29:47.

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Flashback: Serial Killer Debra Brown

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:07:35 +0000

Prosecutors: Trayvon's Behavior Not Relevant

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:31 +0000

Ohio Kidnap Victims Request Privacy

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:39:57 +0000

Three women who were kept captive in a Cleveland home for more than 10 years have asked the media to respect their privacy and will not be giving interviews until the criminal case is over, their attorney said. The three victims said they just want time to be with their families and take time to heal.

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Ohio Kidnap Victims Request Privacy originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 01:39:57.

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O.J. Gets New Trial Hearing

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:47:24 +0000

O.J. Simpson will appear in public today for the first time since he was sentenced four years ago. He will be in the same courtroom where he was convicted of a sport memorabilia armed robbery asking for a new trial on this kidnapping and armed robbery conviction.

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O.J. Gets New Trial Hearing originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 08:47:24.

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