All articles tagged with #murder suspect
Three inmates, including a murder suspect, escaped from DeKalb County Jail east of Atlanta, prompting a serious search by law enforcement; the escape's method is unknown, and the inmates are considered armed and dangerous.
A Utah judge allowed Charlie Kirk's murder suspect, Tyler Robinson, to wear civilian clothes during pretrial hearings to avoid prejudice, but denied his request to appear without restraints due to the seriousness of the charges and safety concerns. Robinson is scheduled for an in-person court appearance on January 16, 2026, and faces multiple serious charges including aggravated murder with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the media frenzy in America over a murder suspect's abs, suggesting the public's fascination with the suspect's physique is overshadowing the seriousness of the charges.
The legal team of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students, claims that cellphone tower data proves he was driving miles away at the time of the deaths. They intend to call an expert witness to support this alibi. Prosecutors had previously linked Kohberger to the crime scene through DNA evidence and security footage. The suspect's attorneys argue that his cellphone data and photographs of the night sky support his alibi, while authorities claim he turned off his phone during the time of the killings. Kohberger, who pleaded not guilty, was a doctoral student at the University of Washington studying criminal justice and criminology.
The family of Gloria Lofton, who was found dead in her Texas home in 2019, is expressing outrage over the police investigation of her killing after it was revealed that key forensic evidence linking the suspect, Raul Meza Jr., to her death was overlooked. The family discovered a note identifying Meza at Lofton’s home, which was not turned over to the police at the time. Meza, who allegedly confessed to Lofton’s killing and others, has a history of violent crimes and is currently offering a plea agreement for Lofton's and another victim's killings. The Austin Police Department has apologized for a DNA error in the case, but the family is furious over the oversight and lack of communication from authorities.
Laken Riley attempted to call 911 during a deadly encounter with a Venezuelan national on the University of Georgia campus, leading to a charge against the suspect for interfering with a 911 call. The suspect's brother, also an illegal immigrant, has a history of disregarding the law, including a DUI arrest and theft. The suspected killer entered the country illegally and was freed on border parole. The case has sparked protests and demands for public safety measures in Athens.
Louisiana murder suspect, Leon Ruffin, who escaped custody by pepper-spraying a deputy and stealing her vehicle, was found in a New Orleans hotel after two days on the run. He was taken into custody by law enforcement officials and is now facing additional charges including motor vehicle theft, aggravated escape, and battery of an officer. Authorities believe Ruffin faked injuries to avoid wearing restraints before his escape.
House Homeland Security Committee Republicans are demanding information from the Department of Homeland Security regarding a Venezuelan national, Jose Antonio Ibarra, who was paroled into the U.S. and charged with the murder of a Georgia college student. The Republicans are seeking documents related to Ibarra's entry and release, linking the case to concerns about the mass release of migrants and criticizing the Biden administration's immigration policies. The administration denies abusing parole authority and argues for comprehensive immigration reform to address the crisis.
A Louisiana inmate, Leon Ruffin, escaped custody after pepper spraying his transporting deputy and stealing her vehicle while being escorted back from a local hospital, where he had been taken for a possible seizure. Ruffin, who is facing a second-degree murder charge, is considered armed and dangerous, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. The deputy, who was treated for the pepper spray, is in good spirits, and the search for Ruffin is ongoing.
A manhunt is underway for Leon Ruffin, a Jefferson Parish inmate accused of second-degree murder, who escaped from a medical transport. Ruffin pepper-sprayed a deputy and stole her marked JPSO Ford Explorer before abandoning it in Algiers. Law enforcement considers Ruffin armed and dangerous and is actively searching for him.
Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was found dead near a lake on the University of Georgia campus, with Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, being charged with her murder. The suspect lived within a five-minute walk of the crime scene, and the incident has left the UGA community reeling, prompting discussions about campus safety measures. Riley's family has requested privacy as they grieve the loss of their daughter, while the suspect, Ibarra, has been denied bond and is facing multiple charges related to the crime.
Republican lawmakers criticize the Biden administration's border policies after a Venezuelan national, Jose Ibarra, allegedly entered the US illegally and was arrested for the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. They blame the administration for releasing Ibarra due to a lack of space, with some stating that President Biden has "blood on his hands." Georgia Governor Brian Kemp demands information on Ibarra's immigration status and calls for improved border protection, while some lawmakers advocate for the death penalty for Ibarra.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is seeking answers from the White House regarding the immigration status of murder suspect Jose Antonio Ibarra, who was arrested for the killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Hope Riley at the University of Georgia. Ibarra, a non-U.S. citizen, was arrested near the UGA campus, and his older brother was also arrested for possessing a fraudulent U.S. permanent resident card. Gov. Kemp's demand for clarification has sparked political debate, with some Republicans blaming President Biden's immigration policies and others calling for a more reserved approach. Jose Ibarra was denied bond and made his first court appearance, while the timing of Diego Ibarra's court appearance remains unknown.
GOP lawmakers criticize the Biden administration's border policies after a Venezuelan immigrant, who crossed the border illegally, was charged with the murder of a Georgia nursing student. They demand action to close the border and blame Biden for the murder, while the White House insists that House Republicans are obstructing solutions to the "broken" immigration system. The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, was released into the U.S. via parole and has been charged with multiple offenses including malice murder and false imprisonment.
A heated dispute has erupted between two prominent prosecutors, Rachel Mitchell of Maricopa County, Arizona, and Alvin L. Bragg of Manhattan, New York, over the extradition of murder suspect Raad Almansoori. Mitchell has refused to send Almansoori back to New York, citing concerns about Bragg's leniency towards violent criminals. The case has become entangled in national politics, with Mitchell criticizing Bragg's handling of a separate case involving migrants arrested in New York City.