RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Attorney General’s office is seeking a January execution date for a man convicted of killing a family of four. Media outlets report that the Attorney General’s office wrote Richmond Circuit Court Judge Beverly Snukals on Thursday, saying she must hold a hearing to schedule an execution date for Ricky … Continue reading
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Henrico County woman charged in girlfriend’s slaying
HIGHLAND SPRINGS, Va. (AP) — A woman has been charged with killing her girlfriend in their Highland Springs townhouse in Henrico County. Local news outlets report that Richmond police say 33-year-old Sheena Yolonda Wilson is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Ava Latae Tucker. Police say Wilson walked into their police department … Continue reading
Wrongful death lawsuit against ex-UVA athlete moving forward
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A Charlottesville judge has denied a request to pause the wrongful death lawsuit against George Huguely V, a former University of Virginia student convicted of second-degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend, Yeardley Love. Media outlets report attorneys for Sharon Love — Yeardley Love’s mother — asked the judge on … Continue reading
4 convicted in reserve officer’s slaying to be sentenced
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Four people convicted in the slaying of a Waynesboro reserve police officer are set to be sentenced. Shantai Shelton, Mersadies Shelton, Daniel Mathis and Kweli Uhuru were found guilty by a Roanoke jury in February of murder and kidnapping in the death of 45-year-old Waynesboro Reserve Police Capt. Kevin Quick. They’re … Continue reading
Texas inmate faces execution for 1990 store clerk slaying
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — No last-day appeals were filed as a Texas inmate condemned for the shotgun slaying of a suburban Dallas liquor store clerk was moved to a small holding cell outside the death chamber to await his Tuesday evening execution. Gustavo Garcia refused to eat breakfast, but did visit with family members and … Continue reading
