Judge dismisses ‘qualified immunity’ claim in suit against ex-prosecutor in drug lab scandal

A federal judge has rejected claims from an embattled former state prosecutor that she is protected from liability in the fallout over a Massachusetts drug lab scandal. The civil lawsuit was one of the last tied to prosecutors’ disputed handling of the case against disgraced ex-chemist Sonja Farak, who was convicted in 2014 of ingesting drugContinue reading “Judge dismisses ‘qualified immunity’ claim in suit against ex-prosecutor in drug lab scandal”

Arizona refuses US demand to remove containers along border

by Anita Snow PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona has refused the federal government’s demand to take down double-stacked shipping containers it placed to fill gaps in the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it won’t do so until the U.S. moves to construct a permanent barrier instead. The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs dugContinue reading “Arizona refuses US demand to remove containers along border”

True Crime Sundays:

New Top Ten Fugitive: Brenda Delgado Help Us Find a Murderer Update: Brenda Delgado in Custody (04/08/16) Brenda Delgado, wanted for her role in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of a prominent pediatric dentist in Texas, has been named to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. A reward of up toContinue reading “True Crime Sundays:”

Book Review Tuesday: Dead by Sunset: Perfect Husband, Perfect Killer? by Ann Rule

Dead By Sunset: Perfect Husband, Perfect Killer? by Ann Rule My rating: 5 of 5 stars 10.2.2007This is my first book that I read by this author. It got me hooked. I own every book by this author, including this one autographed! 10.13.2022I started a True Crime Book Club. I thought I would choose thisContinue reading “Book Review Tuesday: Dead by Sunset: Perfect Husband, Perfect Killer? by Ann Rule”

True Crime Sundays: Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial vacated.

by CBS2 News Staff BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Justin Lum of Fox 10 (@jlumfox10) is reporting that Lori Vallow’s trial, set for January 9, 2023, has been vacated by the judge until a further investigation into her competency can be conducted. This comes after a sealed motion presented to the court was filed yesterday, October 5,Continue reading “True Crime Sundays: Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial vacated.”

True Crime Sundays: The Murder of Army Sergeant Tyrone Hassel III: A Love Triangle Gone Deadly.

by Elena Ferrarin “I need help. My husband was shot,” the tearful woman said to the 911 operator at about 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 2018. “I need help.” The caller was Kemia Hassel, whose husband, U.S. Army Sergeant Tyrone Hassel III, lay lifeless on the driveway, his body riddled with bullets. Tyrone Hassel, 23, andContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: The Murder of Army Sergeant Tyrone Hassel III: A Love Triangle Gone Deadly.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Around 2,000 fentanyl pills seized in Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY, Wash. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office seized around 2,000 fentanyl pills in Othello Monday. Deputies served a search warrant off North Wagon Road and Andes Road. They found the pills packed and ready for distribution. They also found cash, two rifles and ammunition. Jaime Alberto Garza, 51, was booked on suspicion ofContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Around 2,000 fentanyl pills seized in Adams County”

True Crime Sunday: Here’s Why Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Got Kicked Out Of The Army

By Addison Aloian Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Netflix’s newest limited series about the life of American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, has officially dropped. The show is a fictionalized retelling of Dahmer’s 17 known murders, and the youngest of his victims was just 14 years old. The killings took place for over a decade, the later of which involvedContinue reading “True Crime Sunday: Here’s Why Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Got Kicked Out Of The Army”

Brother of murdered Idaho siblings now faces his own accusations

BY BECKY BRUCEKSLNewsRadio MESA, Ariz.– The son of Lori Vallow Daybell is now in jail, accused of domestic violence and sexual assault. A woman in Mesa Ariz. contacted police to accuse Colby Ryan of pressuring her to have sex and continuing even after she told him to stop. Ryan is due in court later this week. His motherContinue reading “Brother of murdered Idaho siblings now faces his own accusations”

Book Review Tuesday: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty My rating: 4 of 5 stars I listened to this book on the Libby App. (Spoilers ahead) I had seen the series on HBO, so I was able to follow along really well. This is a story of woman growing up in a privileged area. The majority of theContinue reading “Book Review Tuesday: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty”