A man convicted of murder in London was taken back into custody after a report emerged that he was anonymously making drill rap music. The victim’s family worries his music could bring him more fame.
Category: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
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James Arthur Ray, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies at 67
A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.
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Alec Baldwin Sues New Mexico Prosecutors Over Dismissed ‘Rust’ Case
Lawyers for the actor accused law enforcement officials of waging a “malicious prosecution” against him after the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer on a film set.
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Vybz Kartel Plans Freedom Concert After Release From Prison
Vybz Kartel served more than a decade of a murder sentence before his conviction was overturned. Despite imprisonment and a radio ban, his influence has grown.
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‘Rust’ Prosecutor Withdraws Appeal of Alec Baldwin Case
The decision ends the criminal prosecution of the actor for the fatal shooting on a film set. During his trial, the judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against him.
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E.B. Furgurson III, Who Covered Massacre at His Newspaper, Dies at 70
After five people were killed in the newsroom, he set up a work space in the back of his pickup truck and made sure the next day’s issue was published.
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Brian Thompson, Health Insurance Executive, Dies at 50
He was “a truly extraordinary person who touched the lives of countless people,” the chief executive of UnitedHealth Group said.
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Final Defendants in YSL Trial Are Acquitted of Murder and Gang Charges
The winding, yearslong case against the star Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who recently pleaded guilty to gang charges, and five others concluded on Tuesday.
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The Best True Crime to Stream: The Fame Monster
Across television, film and podcasting, here are four picks that explore lesser-discussed crimes involving celebrities.
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A New Set of Gits Releases Gives Mia Zapata Her Voice Back
The Seattle frontwoman was killed in 1993, as her punk band was on the cusp of a breakthrough. Remastered recordings provide a chance to rewrite her story.