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Man Arrested in UP for Strangling Live-In Partner After Discovering Her Past Marriage in Punjab Incident

Gonda, India — A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his live-in partner in Ludhiana, police officials reported on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Sunil Kumar, hails from Khwajajot village in the Dhanepur area of Gonda district. Authorities apprehended him as he attempted to flee the scene of the crime. The shocking incident unfolded on June 8. According to Inspector Aditya Sharma of the Punjab Police, Kumar had recently uncovered a …

Care Worker Suspended for 18 Months After Strangling Incident at Victim’s Home

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland — A care worker has been suspended from his profession for 18 months after admitting to a serious incident involving a woman in her home. The case, which has raised concerns about safety and accountability in the social care sector, involved the man suffocating the victim by placing a pillow over her face and applying pressure to her neck. David Jonathan Lee, who was employed as a care worker, confirmed during tribunal …

Justice in Motion: Murder Charges Filed Against Notorious Killer for Strangling Cellmate in Illinois Prison

CHICAGO — The death of a man strangled in a prison cell by a convicted murderer at Western Illinois Correctional Center has led to a new charge of first-degree murder, nearly five months after the incident shocked the community. The victim, 44-year-old Andrew Ortega, was serving a sentence for a minor non-violent crime when he was placed in a cell with Joshua Miner, 36, a convicted killer serving a life sentence without parole. Ortega, who …

Horrific Witnessing via FaceTime: Trial Begins for Father Accused of Fatally Strangling 2-Year-Old Daughter During Police Chase

HOUSTON — In a heartbreaking case that has captured the city’s attention, a young father is on trial for the capital murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Zevaya Flanagan, after a perilous police chase that ended tragically in March 2023. Allegations brought forward by the prosecution suggest that Deontray Flanagan abducted Zevaya from her daycare center, instigated an attack on her mother at her workplace, and eventually strangled the toddler while her mother and grandfather were …

Rhode Island Man Confesses to Strangling Mother in Tragic Domestic Incident

Narragansett, RI — A Rhode Island man is in custody after allegedly killing his mother and subsequently calling 911 to report the crime. Authorities responded to a call Monday afternoon at the home of Hawazoe Robinson for a wellness check, during which her son, Bryan Wilson, dialed emergency services to confess to the murder. Wilson, 27, reportedly admitted over the phone that he had strangled his mother following an altercation. He appeared in Washington County …

Violent Strangling: Man Jailed for Three Years After Attack in Village

Lincolnshire, England – In a disturbing case of domestic violence, a man from North Brink, Wisbech, was sentenced to over three years in prison for violently strangling his partner on two separate occasions and attempting to assault her with a brick. The incident took place on July 17, 2023, when William Gray, 31, was at his partner’s residence in Wisbech. An argument ensued, prompting the victim to ask him to leave. Gray responded by assaulting …

Neighbor Arrested for Strangling Woman to Death in North Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – A tragic incident unfolded in North Philadelphia on Tuesday as authorities reported the death of a 43-year-old woman named Tequesha S. Boxill. The grim discovery was made after Boxill’s coworkers became concerned when she failed to show up for work. Responding to a call at Boxill’s apartment building on West Venango Street, police found her lifeless body in the hallway near her apartment door on the first floor. Despite the efforts of …

Murderous Cat-Killer Convicted of Strangling Man in Oxford: Shocking Details Revealed

Oxford, United Kingdom – A woman in Oxford has been convicted of the murder of a man who was found dead in the River Cherwell after a night out. The jury found Scarlet Blake guilty of killing Jorge Martin Carreno, 30, in July 2021. Martin Carreno had drowned after being struck in the head and strangled. Four months prior to Martin Carreno’s death, Blake had live-streamed herself killing and dismembering a cat, blaming her ex-partner …

Mother Arrested for Strangling 11-Month-Old Daughter, Sends Shocking Message to Former Partner

Mavelikkara, India: A tragic incident rocked the town of Mavelikkara, India, when a 29-year-old woman was arrested for the murder of her 11-month-old daughter. Shilpa, a resident of Kanjiram in Kottayam, sent a chilling message to her former partner, Ajmal, confessing to the murder of their daughter, Shikhanya. The message, which read, “Molu (daughter) is dead, I killed her. My daughter…please call, our molu is gone, Aju,” proved to be a crucial piece of evidence …

Guilty Verdict: Olathe Man Convicted of Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property in Strangling Case

LAWRENCE, Kan. – With a sentencing date set for March 29, Austin W. Kidder, 32, of Olathe, was recently found guilty of aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to property in Douglas County. The charges stem from an incident in August 2022, where Kidder strangled a 33-year-old woman he was dating. The Douglas County District Attorney, Suzanne Valdez, expressed gratitude to the survivor for reporting the crime and seeking justice, highlighting the community’s shared responsibility …