Tag: Murder
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Asylum Seeker Sentenced to at Least 29 Years for Murder of Hotel Worker Rhiannon Whyte
Overview of the Verdict A court has handed down a lengthy prison sentence to an asylum seeker convicted of murdering hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte. The judge ruled that the defendant must serve a minimum term of 29 years before eligibility for parole, underscoring the severity of the crime and the impact on the victim’s family.…
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American Goldsmiths student jailed for life for murdering Chinese lover; victim’s family tribute
Overview of the case A 26-year-old American student from Goldsmiths, University of London, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years after being found guilty of murdering his Chinese partner, Zhe Wang, a fellow student who was studying creative writing. The verdict concludes a high-profile and deeply personal crime that shocked…
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American Goldsmiths student jailed for life over Zhe Wang murder
Overview: A life sentence for a tragic campus murder A 26-year-old American student from Goldsmiths, University of London, has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering his Chinese lover, Zhe Wang. The court ruled that he must serve a minimum term of 16 years before he can be considered for parole. The…
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Namibia: Bail Hearing for Shooter in Publicized Bar Incident Hangs in the Balance
Overview: Bail Application Stopped at the Outset In a surprising turn of events, the bail application of Gabes Shiimi, a 30-year-old man linked to a bar shooting case in Namibia, was halted at the very beginning of Friday’s hearing. Shiimi faces charges including murder and discharging a firearm in public in connection with a deadly…
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Namibia: Kauejao Appeals Conviction in Kazeurua Murder
Overview In a development that has drawn renewed attention to Namibia’s criminal justice system, Stockley Kauejao, 51, is seeking leave to appeal his conviction in the high-profile case surrounding the murder of stock theft investigator Hiambepo Kazeurua, known as Major Kazeurua. Kauejao was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty in connection…
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Nyeri girl murder: Suspect pleads guilty again in court
Background of the Case The case surrounding the death of a seven-year-old girl in the Witemere slum of Nyeri has taken another turn as the prime suspect requested a change of plea for a second time. The high-profile matter has drawn public attention to the complexities of the Kenyan legal process and the rights afforded…
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Decorated Marine Fatally Shot in Facebook Marketplace Sale Turned Robbery: Family Says Emotional Goodbye
Overview of the Incident A makeshift online sale that began as a routine Facebook Marketplace transaction ended in tragedy in Columbia, Missouri, when a decorated Marine was fatally shot inside his home. The incident has shaken the community and raised questions about safety and the risks linked to online marketplace exchanges. Authorities say four suspects—three…
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I’m No Killer, Says Suspended EMPD Boss Mkhwanazi During Madlanga Inquiry
Background: The Madlanga Commission Takes the Stage The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is examining a troubling chapter in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s recent history. Former officer Marius van der Merwe testified in November 2025 about his alleged role in a 2022 cover-up connected to the torture and murder of a robbery suspect. While the…
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Decorated Marine Murder on Facebook Marketplace Robbery in Missouri
Tragic Turn in a Routine Marketplace Sale A decorated United States Marine was fatally shot in his home in Columbia, Missouri, after a Facebook Marketplace transaction turned violent. The shooting occurred as four suspects, including three 18-year-olds and a juvenile male, arrived at the property for what was described by authorities as a planned robbery.…
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Decorated Marine Fatally Shot in Facebook Marketplace Robbery: Family Says Emotional Goodbye
Tragic Turning Point in a Routine Marketplace Exchange A routine Facebook Marketplace exchange ended in tragedy when a decorated Marine was fatally shot at his home in Columbia, Missouri. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and sparked renewed scrutiny of how online 거래 and private sales are arranged and conducted. Family members…