TO THE CORE
Every murder saga has its share of morally flexible defense lawyers or rogue prosecutors. But this crew stood out from the pack.
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END OF THE ROAD
The grisly, recorded slaying of the 25-year-old Black man sparked a furor long before America exploded into protests over racist violence by cops.
COLD AND CALCULATING
A terrifying criminal complaint was filed just as a child became the sixth person to die in connection with the holiday bloodbath.
DUTY TO SERVE
The latest salvo from the House committee investigating the insurrection took aim at some infamous figures from a range of extremist groups.
‘SUPER ENERGETIC’
Her husband Dave told The Daily Beast his 52-year-old bride “literally danced her way through life.”
‘Irredeemable’
Public records show the 39-year-old posted bond last week on a slew of charges, including battery, and was previously identified as a sex offender in Nevada.
“SENSELESS’
More than 40 were injured, including a dozen children, when an SUV sped through a crowd in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
SCOT-FREE
The 18-year-old became a darling of the far-right. He was found not guilty of all charges despite video evidence showing he killed people.
KEEPS COMING
Murdaugh, 53, already faced two criminal charges, including one for orchestrating his own shooting for an insurance payout.
‘EXTREMELY SERIOUS MATTER’
A person claiming to be a producer with MSNBC is under investigation on suspicion of following a bus transporting jurors. Now, the entire network is banned.
