Tag

Murderconviction

All articles tagged with #murderconviction

crime-and-legal-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Journey: From Munchausen by Proxy to Murder Appeal and Life Beyond

Nicholas Godejohn, the ex-boyfriend of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, has filed a new appeal over his first-degree murder conviction for the 2015 killing of Gypsy's mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard. Godejohn, who is serving a life sentence without parole, claims his previous counsel failed to properly investigate and present evidence regarding his Autism Spectrum Disorder to support a diminished capacity defense. His public defender argues that the jury should have only found him guilty of second-degree murder due to his mental state. Meanwhile, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released early from prison after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence and has since married and started a new life.

via E! NEWS|

##appeal #crime-and-legal-news

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Student Convicted of Fiancé's Murder in Fatal 'Game of Chicken' Dragging Incident"

Alice Wood, a 23-year-old theology student, was found guilty of murdering her fiancé, Ryan Watson, by deliberately running him over with her car after a party where she accused him of flirting. Despite her claims of it being an accident, evidence showed she used the vehicle as a weapon while under the influence of alcohol. The tragic incident resulted in Watson's death from crush asphyxiation injuries. Wood now faces a life sentence and may never be eligible for release. The conviction brings some closure to Watson's family, though it cannot compensate for their loss.

via Yahoo! Voices|

##alcoholinfluence #crime

legal2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michael Skakel Files Lawsuit Against Greenwich and Ex-Officer Over Wrongful Murder Conviction"

Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin whose 2002 murder conviction was overturned in 2018, is suing the lead investigator and the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. Skakel was convicted for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley but was released after serving over 11 years in prison when his conviction was overturned due to inadequate defense. The lawsuit alleges that the investigator, Frank Garr, withheld evidence and targeted Skakel despite knowing of other potential suspects, leading to Skakel's wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Skakel seeks unspecified damages over $15,000 for the alleged misconduct that led to his conviction and subsequent time served.

via The Associated Press|

##kennedyfamily #lawsuit

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Philosophy Student Convicted for Fiance's Murder in Fatal 'Game of Chicken'"

Alice Wood, 23, was convicted of murder for fatally striking her fiance, Ryan Watson, 24, with her car and dragging him 500 feet in a "game of chicken" after an argument. The incident occurred after a charity party where Wood accused Watson of flirting with another woman. Despite Wood's claim that it was a tragic accident, evidence showed her deliberately driving at Watson while under the influence of alcohol. Wood is due to be sentenced on January 29, and Watson's family expressed that no sentence would be long enough for their loss.

via CBS News|

##crime #dui

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Student Convicted of Fiancé's Murder in Fatal 'Game of Chicken' Dragging Incident"

Alice Wood, 23, has been found guilty of murdering her fiancé, Ryan Watson, 24, by using her car as a weapon after a dispute at a party. Despite her claims of it being a tragic accident, evidence showed Wood deliberately drove at Watson three times, ultimately dragging him under the car for 160 meters. The jury at Chester Crown Court delivered a unanimous guilty verdict, and Wood faces life imprisonment with sentencing scheduled for January 29. Watson's family expressed relief at the verdict, while the police criticized Wood for not taking responsibility for her actions.

via BBC.com|

##alicewood #crime-and-justice

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ethics Student Convicted of Fiancé's Murder in Fatal Game of Chicken"

Alice Wood, a 23-year-old UK student, has been convicted of murdering her fiancé, Ryan Watson, by hitting him with her car and dragging his body for over 500 feet in what witnesses described as a game of "chicken." The incident occurred after Watson interacted with another woman at a party. Despite Wood's claim of a tragic accident, surveillance footage showed her deliberately driving at Watson multiple times. Wood, who had been drinking, failed a breath test and will be sentenced on January 29. Watson's family expressed their grief and relief that justice had been served.

via New York Post |

##alicewood #crime