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Local Man Faces Charges in Horrific Domestic Assault Involving Strangulation and Headbutting

Cambridge, UK — A violent incident shook the quiet community of Cambridge over the weekend, resulting in a woman being hospitalized after a brutal assault by her partner. Local authorities detailed that the assault involving strangulation and headbutting, marks a severe escalation in a case that has been under scrutiny for potential domestic abuse. The assailant, a 32-year-old local man, was arrested shortly after the incident following a swift police response. Investigators disclosed that the …

Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Strangulation After Horrific Overnight Attack

Los Angeles — A Los Angeles man was arrested on charges of domestic violence and strangulation following allegations of a brutal attack on his girlfriend in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident, which reportedly began with a heated argument, quickly escalated into physical violence, according to the victim’s statement to the police. The woman, whose identity remains confidential, described a horrifying ordeal. She told authorities that she was abruptly awakened around 1:30 a.m. …

Prison Officer Left Traumatized and Jobless Following Brutal Strangulation by Intoxicated Partner

Middlesbrough, England — A harrowing domestic incident has resulted in significant trauma and a prolonged absence from work for a female prison officer, authorities reported. The woman, who has chosen to remain unnamed for her safety, was strangled by her partner during an attack which has severely impacted her ability to perform her duties. The assailant, identified as John Doe, a local resident, had reportedly consumed alcohol excessively on the night of the assault. Authorities …

Houston Man Charged with Capital Murder, Allegedly Faked Wife’s Suicide After Fatal Strangulation

HOUSTON — A Houston man faces capital murder charges following the death of his pregnant wife, which he initially reported as a suicide, authorities said. Lee Mongerson Gilley, 38, was arrested after a medical examination contradicted his claims and indicated potential foul play. The incident unfolded in the couple’s home located in the Heights neighborhood where Gilley alerted authorities to his wife’s apparent self-inflicted overdose. His wife, Christa Gilley, 38, who was approximately nine weeks …

Georgia Teen’s Ex-Boyfriend Charged in Strangulation Death of Pregnant 16-Year-Old

LOGANVILLE, Ga. — In a tragic case emerging from Gwinnett County, the untimely death of 16-year-old Mia Campos, who was found deceased in a wooded area last summer, has been officially ruled as a homicide resulting from asphyxia due to neck compression. Campos, who was seven months pregnant, had been reported missing before her body was discovered near her family home. Investigations have led to serious charges against Jesus Monroy, the ex-boyfriend of the deceased. …

Appeal Denied: Saskatoon Man’s Murder Conviction Upheld in 2019 Strangulation Case

Saskatoon, Canada — The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Leo Roy Daniels, a Saskatoon man sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 68-year-old Richard Fernuk. Daniels, who was found guilty in September 2022 following a judge-alone trial, sought to overturn his conviction on claims that his defense of intoxication was not adequately considered. Daniels received the mandatory life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years after …

Mississippi Man Arrested in Florida for Assault and Strangulation Incident in Destin

Destin, Fla. — In a harrowing incident over the weekend, a 24-year-old man from Mississippi was apprehended by law enforcement on charges of assault and aggravated battery after he reportedly attacked a woman, escalating to the point of strangulation and threatening her life with a firearm. The suspect, identified as Gabriel Castillo, allegedly fled the scene following the assault but was subsequently located and detained by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest took place …

Two Men Charged with Capital Murder Following Strangulation Death of 12-Year-Old Girl in Houston

Houston, Texas — Two men were arrested Thursday for their alleged involvement in the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was discovered earlier this week in a Houston creek, according to local authorities. Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, have been charged with capital murder following the examination by the medical examiner who determined Nungaray died from strangulation. Details surrounding the legal representation for Martinez and Ramos were not …

Strangulation Suspect Accused in Vermont Woman’s Murder Appears in Court

Brattleboro, Vermont – A Rhode Island man faced a judge on Monday morning in connection to the death of a Vermont woman in February 2023. Shawn Conlon, 44, pleaded not guilty to 2nd-degree murder back in January for the killing of Claudia Voight, a 73-year-old Windham resident. Voight was discovered lifeless in her home on February 20, 2023. Authorities revealed that Conlon had been renting a room in Voight’s residence and ceased rent payments in …

Strangulation Fueled by Political Divide: Florida Man Arrested After Assault on Fiance

North Fort Myers, Florida – A couple with differing political views who have been dating for 25 years found themselves in a dangerous situation when a heated argument turned physical. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the couple’s North Fort Myers home, where one partner reportedly grabbed the other by the neck and began choking them. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 20, prompting law enforcement to intervene. According to authorities, …