The Duke of Marlborough has denied charges of strangling his estranged wife on three occasions, with court proceedings ongoing as he pleads not guilty to the allegations of assault and strangulation.
Stefon Diggs, a Patriots wide receiver, is accused of assault and strangulation by a female chef over a payment dispute, with charges scheduled for arraignment on January 23; Diggs denies the allegations, attributing them to a financial dispute, and the Patriots support him amid ongoing investigations.
Stefon Diggs, a Patriots wide receiver, denies charges of strangulation and assault stemming from an incident with a personal chef in Dedham, Massachusetts, with legal proceedings scheduled for January 23.
Two men, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena, have been charged with capital murder for the strangulation of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. Surveillance footage and witness accounts led to their arrests. The suspects are being held in Harris County Jail, and their immigration statuses are under review. The case is still under investigation, including whether the girl was sexually assaulted.
A Campbellsville University student, Josiah Kilman, was found dead on campus and the cause of death was determined to be strangulation. The suspect, Charles Escalera, also a member of the university's wrestling team, has been arrested in connection with the death. The motive for the crime is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. The university president described Kilman as a beloved member of the community, and the suspect is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in March.
The cause of death for Campbellsville University student Josiah Kilman has been revealed as manual strangulation, with 21-year-old Charles Escalera being arrested and charged with murder. Kilman, an 18-year-old wrestling team member, was found unresponsive in his dorm room, and Escalera was apprehended after being seen by a farmer in a barn in Green County. The Kilman family released a statement describing Josiah as a passionate Christian man with a heart for the Lord, and they are grieving his loss.
Food Network star Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson was arrested in Kentucky on charges including strangulation, burglary, and terroristic threatening, as well as misdemeanor charges of assault, menacing, criminal mischief, and theft-receipt of a stolen credit or debit card. Details leading to his arrest are unclear, and a protection order was filed against him on Jan. 2. Ferguson, known for hosting Superchef Grudge Match and co-hosting Season 25 of Worst Cooks in America, has not publicly commented on the situation, and it is unclear if he has retained an attorney.
Celebrity chef Darnell Ferguson, known as "SuperChef," has been arrested on charges including burglary and strangulation, with a complaint filed on Jan. 2 and an Emergency Protection Order granted. Ferguson, who gained national recognition through TV shows and owning restaurants in Louisville, is currently in jail on seven charges. The St. Matthews Police served the warrant, but further details have not been disclosed.
Former NBA G League player Chance Comanche is set to appear in a Las Vegas court after being transferred from Sacramento, facing charges for the murder of Marayna Rodgers. Comanche, who played for the Stockton Kings, allegedly admitted to strangling Rodgers in early December as part of a murder plot. His ex-girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, is also facing charges related to the case. Comanche's defense attorney has declined to comment ahead of the court appearance.
Former NBA G League player Chance Comanche has confessed to strangling a 23-year-old woman with an HDMI cord and burying her body in a Nevada desert. Comanche, along with his ex-girlfriend Sakari Harnden, is responsible for the murder of Marayana Rodgers. Comanche was arrested by the FBI and is awaiting extradition to Nevada. He confessed to the murder plot after failing to hire a hitman. Both Comanche and Harnden strangled Rodgers during a double date setup, with Comanche using the HDMI cord. Comanche played for the Stockton Kings before his arrest, while Harnden has also been charged with murder and kidnapping.
Fertility doctor Eric Scott Sills has been convicted of second-degree murder for strangling his wife, Susann Sills, and staging her body at the bottom of the stairs in their San Clemente home in November 2016. Sills had initially claimed that his wife died from accidentally falling down the stairs. The couple had been married for over 10 years and worked together at a fertility clinic. Prosecutors revealed during the trial that the couple had marital problems, and Susann had expressed her desire to leave. Sills faces up to 15 years to life in prison when sentenced in March.
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder after being accused of strangling her three young children with exercise bands. Clancy's attorney argued that she was suffering from mental health issues, while prosecutors presented evidence suggesting premeditation. Clancy's notebooks contained documentation of her medications and thoughts of suicide, and search warrants revealed that she used her cell phone to research ways to kill. The judge ordered Clancy to continue treatment at a hospital for the next six months. The tragic incident occurred in January, and two of the children died on the same day, while the third died a few days later.
Lavontez Davis, 24, has been indicted on two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault, and one count of strangulation in connection with the death of Jason McKinnon following an FC Cincinnati match. The incident, caught on camera, shows Davis attacking McKinnon after a verbal altercation with Davis' girlfriend, who was driving for DoorDash. McKinnon was choked unconscious and later died in the hospital. Davis claims self-defense, but if found guilty, he could face life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years.
A grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted Lindsay Clancy, a mother from Duxbury, on three counts each of murder and strangulation in the deaths of her three young children. Clancy, who has been held without bail and is currently receiving medical treatment following a suicide attempt, allegedly planned the deaths of her children and used the Apple Maps app to time her actions. Her attorney claims she suffered from postpartum depression and possibly postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors argue that she was able to think clearly and meticulously carried out the killings.
Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. has been charged with felony assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel. Prosecutors claim that Porter repeatedly punched the woman, causing a deep cut to her eye, and choked her, resulting in a fractured bone in her neck. The incident occurred after the couple had been out in the city, and escalated when Porter got locked out of their hotel room. The victim's sister has threatened Porter on social media. Porter has a history of domestic abuse and a previous arrest on gun and marijuana charges. The NBA and the Rockets are gathering more information on the incident.