An Oklahoma man, Cody Wayne Adams, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after a stray bullet fired during backyard target practice struck and killed Sandra Phelps sitting on her porch several blocks away. Adams had recently bought a Glock and was shooting in his backyard, which led to the tragic incident. He is scheduled to appear in court in February and faces up to life in prison.
An Oklahoma man, Cody Wayne Adams, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing Sandra Phelps while shooting at a target in his backyard during Christmas, with the bullet striking her as she sat with her family.
An Oklahoma man doing target practice with a handgun on Christmas Day accidentally shot and killed Sandra Phelps, who was sitting on her porch holding a child. The man, Cody Adams, was arrested for first-degree manslaughter and released on bond. The incident occurred due to negligent shooting from Adams' backyard, where neighbors reported hearing multiple rounds fired.
An Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard on Christmas accidentally shot and killed an elderly woman a few blocks away. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after authorities found he was shooting a Glock 45 near his home, which resulted in the fatal shooting of a woman on her porch. Adams admitted to shooting towards the ground with the gun, which was loaded with multiple rounds, and was arrested with a bond set at $100,000.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 individuals, including construction officials, on suspicion of manslaughter following a deadly apartment fire that resulted in 151 deaths, amid criticism over safety violations and the use of national security laws to detain civilians who demand accountability. The incident has sparked public outrage over safety standards and government response, with some comparing the crackdown to mainland China's approach to dissent.
Susan Lorincz, a Florida woman, shot her neighbor through a locked door during a dispute, resulting in her conviction for manslaughter and a 25-year prison sentence; the case highlights issues around 'stand your ground' laws and neighborhood conflicts.
A British aristocratic woman and her partner were sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria, who died after being secretly born and left in a tent during winter. The couple evaded authorities for weeks, living in a tent, and were convicted of child cruelty, perverting the course of justice, and concealing birth, with the court condemning their neglect and lack of remorse.
A British aristocrat and her boyfriend were sentenced to 14 years for the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria, who died from hypothermia while they were on the run across England to avoid authorities after concealing her birth.
Constance Marten, a British aristocrat, and her boyfriend Mark Gordon were sentenced to 14 years for the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria, who died from hypothermia after being born secretly and abandoned while the couple evaded authorities across England.
Five young friends traveling from Dallas to a lake house in Texas were killed when a truck veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with their SUV, which then caught fire. The truck driver fled the scene but was later charged with five counts of manslaughter. The victims, all in their 20s and longtime friends, were celebrating a birthday trip.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, a wealthy aristocrat and a convicted criminal with a violent past, were found guilty of manslaughter after their newborn daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a shed in Brighton, England. The couple had evaded authorities for weeks, traveling across the UK with their baby in harsh winter conditions, driven by a desire to keep the child despite previous child protection interventions. Their chaotic court proceedings and reckless behavior highlighted their disregard for their child's welfare, culminating in their conviction for gross negligence manslaughter.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, a wealthy British aristocrat and a convicted rapist, were found guilty of manslaughter after their newborn daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a shed following a 53-day evasion from authorities across the UK. The couple, who had a history of domestic violence and neglect, traveled extensively with their children, avoiding social services and law enforcement, ultimately leading to the tragic death of their baby due to neglect and exposure. They are set to be sentenced later this year.
Whitney Purvis, known from '16 and Pregnant,' has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a man died from a drug overdose involving fentanyl and xylazine. She is held without bail in Georgia, facing serious charges related to the incident, which occurred shortly after she announced her son's death.
A father in Florida was arrested and charged with manslaughter and child neglect after leaving his 18-month-old in a hot truck for hours, resulting in the child's death from heatstroke, while he went for a haircut and drinks. The incident has sparked outrage and highlighted dangers of leaving children in vehicles.
Ava Moore, an Air Force Academy cadet candidate, was killed in a hit-and-run involving a jet ski on Grapevine Lake, Texas. The suspected driver, Daikerlyn Gonzalez, has been charged with manslaughter, and her accomplice, Maikel Perozo, faces related charges. Both are undocumented Venezuelan nationals, and the investigation is ongoing to determine additional factors such as permits and alcohol use.
