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Jailhouse Calls

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crime1 year ago

"Parental Responsibility: Examining James Crumbley's Threatening Jail Calls and Gun Failures"

Audio recordings of jailhouse calls made by James Crumbley, convicted for his role in the Oxford High School shooting, were released, revealing alleged threats against the Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. The calls, dating back to 2022, include rants about seeking revenge and making McDonald look bad. The prosecutor's office filed a police report about the calls in March, seeking an investigation into harassment and threats. Crumbley's lawyer maintains that he was venting frustrations, not making physical threats. Crumbley started his 10-15 year prison sentence after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting.

crime1 year ago

"Inside the Ruby Franke Case: Jailhouse Calls, Journals, and Video Evidence Unveiled"

Jailhouse calls between Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, arrested for aggravated child abuse, reveal their shifting attitudes towards each other and their arrests, with both women invoking religious references and blaming "the devil" for their situation. Franke initially defended Hildebrandt but later accused her of lying, while Hildebrandt expressed feeling set up and cited scripture. The calls shed light on their perspectives and interactions during their time in jail before being sentenced to at least four years in prison each.

crime1 year ago

Rebecca Grossman's Alleged Jailhouse Conspiracy: Accusations of Illegal Conduct and Jury Tampering

Prosecutors accuse Rebecca Grossman of engaging in illegal conduct from jail, including attempting to tamper with jurors and encouraging her family to release sealed evidence and influence witnesses. They are seeking to cut off her access to jailhouse phones and visitors, except for her attorneys, and to move her to a part of the jail system with restricted communication. Grossman was convicted of double murder for killing two young brothers in a crosswalk while speeding and faces 34 years to life in prison at sentencing.

crime1 year ago

"LA Socialite Rebecca Grossman Accused of Jailhouse Misconduct and Jury Tampering"

LA socialite Rebecca Grossman, convicted in a hit-and-run case, is accused of conspiring with her husband and daughter from jail to influence witnesses, the jury, the judge, and her ex-lover, former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson. Prosecutors allege she made calls from jail to her husband and daughter, asking them to sway key players in the case and tamper with the jury. Grossman faces 34 years to life in prison for the crash that killed two young brothers, and deputies are seeking to bar her from contacting the victims' family and receiving visitors who are not on her legal team.

crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Legal Battle Over Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect's Jailhouse Calls and Bail"

Authorities are investigating jailhouse phone calls from Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a suspect in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, after hearing remarks indicating he might have been conspiring to harm witnesses cooperating with the prosecution. Prosecutors allege that Davis posed "credible threats to witnesses" and a "danger to the community," citing conversations that led to the relocation of a witness. Davis denies the allegations, claiming the calls were misinterpreted and that the "green light" comments were a threat against him or his family. His trial date is set for June 3, and he has pleaded not guilty.

crime2 years ago

"Newly Released Jailhouse Calls Shed Light on Murder-for-Hire Plot in Dan Markel Case"

Jailhouse calls between Donna Adelson, the former mother-in-law of murdered FSU professor Dan Markel, and her son Charles Adelson have been released, revealing new details in her attempt to flee the country. Donna was arrested at Miami International Airport while trying to board a one-way flight to Vietnam. Charles was recently sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the murder-for-hire plot that resulted in Markel's death. Donna, who faces the same charges, has pleaded not guilty. The calls contain incriminating statements and have strengthened the case against her.