All articles tagged with #tampering with evidence
Former NFL first-round pick Darron Lee has been charged with murdering his girlfriend in Tennessee and tampering with evidence; authorities say the victim died from her injuries, and Lee is held without bond awaiting further proceedings.
Indiana teen Hailey Buzbee, missing since Jan. 5, is presumed dead as investigators connect her disappearance to Columbus, Ohio man Tyler Thomas, who is charged with pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor and tampering with evidence. Authorities traced a vehicle to Thomas, who initially said he dropped Buzbee off in western Ohio, a claim police say is false. The case has involved extensive searches across Indiana and Ohio, and Buzbee’s status was upgraded to an endangered missing juvenile earlier in January; authorities have not recovered her body, despite an attorney for the suspect claiming it was found.
Four suspects in Long Island were charged with concealing a human corpse and tampering with evidence in connection with the discovery of human body parts in Babylon parks. The defendants were released without bail and ordered to wear GPS monitoring devices, report to probation weekly, and surrender their passports. The victims' identities have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. The Suffolk County District Attorney criticized the state's bail reform for making the crimes not eligible for bail. The remains discovered at different locations are believed to belong to the same man and woman.
Michelle Troconis has been found guilty of conspiring to murder Jennifer Dulos in 2019 and five other counts, including tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison, and sentencing is set for May 31. Troconis sobbed as the guilty verdicts were read, and she was led from the courtroom in handcuffs.
Myrta Romanos, the stepmother of a teen charged with capital murder, has been arrested on charges related to the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. She is accused of helping hide the bodies and concealing evidence, including the gun used in the slayings. Romanos' arrest comes after the arrest of Christopher Preciado and his father, Ramon Preciado, who are also implicated in the case. The affidavit details Romanos' involvement in the events leading up to and following the deaths, including her presence with the other suspects on the night of the incident.
Lisa Dykes has been found guilty of murdering 23-year-old Marisela Botello and tampering with evidence by a Dallas jury after a seven-day trial. Dykes allegedly killed Botello after finding her in bed with her rapper boyfriend and then disposed of her body with the help of her wife. The jury reached a verdict in just 90 minutes, sentencing Dykes to life in prison for murder and 20 years for tampering with evidence. Botello's brother spoke during the sentencing phase, expressing the impact of losing his sister. Dykes showed no emotion as the verdict was read.
Federal charges have been announced in the case of a 2-year-old boy who was accidentally shot and killed in Lansing, Michigan. The boy's mother, Emma Huver, faces multiple state charges related to her son's death, while Avis Coward has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Additionally, Gina Schieberl has been charged with conspiracy to tamper with evidence, and both Coward and Schieberl have been charged with tampering with evidence. The charges stem from the burned-out SUV where the shooting occurred.
Murder charges have been dropped against the wife and boyfriend of a woman on trial for the slaying of a Seattle woman who went missing in Dallas over three years ago. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office dismissed the charges against Nina Marano and Charles Beltran "in the interest of justice," although they still face a charge of tampering with evidence. The third suspect, Lisa Dykes, is currently on trial for murder and tampering with a corpse. The case has been marred by issues with evidence disclosure and the credibility of witnesses.
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested for cocaine possession and probation violation after police found him asleep in a black Bentley SUV blocking a roadway in Plantation, FL. The officer noticed a strong odor of cannabis and a Styrofoam cup that smelled of alcohol, prompting him to ask Kodak to exit the vehicle. As Kodak turned his back, white powder fell from his mouth and onto the ground, later testing positive for cocaine. He was also charged with tampering with evidence and obstructing the road.
A McKinney man has been arrested after police discovered the body of a woman at a home on Pearson Avenue. The arrest was made following a tip received by the McKinney Police Department. The suspect, Chad Christopher Stevens, was charged with tampering with evidence with the intent to impair a human corpse. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
The body of a missing 35-year-old woman, Heather Louise Schwab, was found at a house in McKinney, Texas. Chad Christopher Stevens, a 42-year-old man, has been charged with tampering with evidence and assault causing bodily injury. The investigation is still in its early stages, and anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Monte Robertson.
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Aimee Lafakis, a woman who went missing on Friday. The body of Lafakis was found on Sunday in Gwinnett County. The investigation is ongoing, and the arrested individual, Brandon Wineinger, is facing charges of tampering with evidence, kidnapping, false statements or writings, and burglary.
Brooks William Houck, the boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, who went missing in 2015, has been arrested in connection with her death. He was indicted on murder and tampering with physical evidence charges. This comes after recent searches at his properties with the help of the FBI. Another individual, Joseph Lawson, was previously arrested in connection to Rogers' disappearance. Rogers' body has not been found, and her family has long suspected Houck's involvement. Houck's bail has been set at $10 million cash.
Joseph L. Lawson, a Nelson County man, has been charged with criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the 2015 disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers. While Lawson is not charged with Rogers' murder, prosecutors believe he was involved in some fashion with whoever killed her. The indictment alleges that Lawson aided one or more persons in planning or committing the crime. Rogers' case has been under investigation by the FBI, and her body has never been found. The FBI is also investigating the death of Rogers' father, Tommy Ballard, who was killed in 2016.
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer for the movie "Rust," has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in relation to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The trial is set to begin on December 6 and last through December 15, with jury selection on December 5. The charges against Gutierrez Reed were filed earlier this year, and a motion to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charge was recently denied. The shooting occurred when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that contained a live round of ammunition during rehearsal, resulting in Hutchins' death and director Joel Souza's injury. Prosecutors previously dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin due to new evidence suggesting the gun had been modified.