second-degree murder
Former Illinois Deputy Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey
Oct 30, 2025 04:56 am CST
A white former sheriff's deputy in Illinois, Sean Grayson, has been convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report an intruder. The case has drawn national attention to police violence against African Americans and highlights ongoing calls for law enforcement reform.
New Hampshire Teen Sentenced to 60 Years for Triple Family Murder: The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Criminal Behavior
Oct 04, 2025 10:44 am CST
Eric Sweeney, a 19-year-old who murdered his sister-in-law and two young nephews at age 16, received a 60-year prison sentence. The case highlights the complex intersection of severe childhood trauma and violent crime, as defense attorneys cited Sweeney's history of extreme abuse while prosecutors emphasized the heinous nature of killing three family members, including two children under five.