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Man sentenced to life in prison for pizza order murder

Man sentenced to life in prison for pizza order murder

Man sentenced to life in prison for pizza order murder

Milwaukee, WI A 39-year-old man was found guilty of first-degree intentional murder for fatally shooting a cashier after a dispute over a pizza order. Charles J. Leggett shot 26-year-old Jamil I. Owies at Action Food and Liquor on the morning of October 19.

A jury delivered its verdict on Wednesday after approximately 30 minutes of deliberation. Leggett is set to be sentenced by Circuit Judge David L. Borowski on December 17.

Milwaukee Police received a 911 call around 11:50 a.m. reporting a gunshot at the store. When first responders arrived, they discovered Owies with a gunshot wound to the chest, unresponsive, and without a pulse.

Officers attempted life-saving measures, but Owies was pronounced dead at the scene. An employee revealed that Leggett became upset when he saw his pizza being made without gloves.

Witnesses reported Leggett returned to the counter, where he and Owies began arguing. The argument escalated just before the sound of a gunshot was heard, followed by Leggett fleeing the store.

Security footage from inside the store captured the incident, showing Leggett visibly upset during the confrontation. The recording also revealed that he brandished a handgun before shooting Owies.

Leggett was apprehended soon after and allegedly admitted to shooting Owies during questioning. He described the incident as a response to Owies’ loud remarks regarding the pizza preparation.

During his sentencing hearing next month, Leggett will receive a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found near golf course

Man charged with murder after girlfriend's body found near golf course

Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found near golf course

Livingston, NJ A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, who was found dead near the Cedar Hill Golf Course. Andres Calvachi-Paz was arrested on Tuesday and faces first-degree murder charges for the death of 28-year-old Dayana Chisaguano Maleza.

Calvachi-Paz is also charged with disturbing human remains and theft. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the investigation began when Maleza’s body was discovered along the roadway at about 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday by an employee of the golf course.

The worker noticed a foul odor while chasing deer off the course, leading him to a wooded area where the body had been placed. Calvachi-Paz and Maleza had been in a relationship and were living together in Newark prior to the incident.

According to prosecutors, the couple argued earlier this month when Maleza expressed her desire to end the relationship. Calvachi-Paz allegedly responded by strangling her to death inside their home.

After the alleged crime, he is said to have transported Maleza’s body in his car for several hours before dumping it off Walnut Street. Prosecutors claim he attempted to create the illusion that Maleza was still alive by sending messages from her phone.

Calvachi-Paz admitted to killing Maleza after his arrest. It remains unclear when exactly Maleza was killed or how long her body had been in the woods before it was found.

Calvachi-Paz is being held in the Essex County Jail without bond. Details surrounding his court appearance have not been disclosed.

New York Woman claims self-defense in murder of ex-boyfriend’s new partner after traveling to Florida

New york woman claims self-defense in murder of ex-boyfriend's new partner after traveling to florida

Woman claims self-defense in murder of ex-boyfriend’s new partner

TAMARAC, FL – A woman accused of traveling from New York to Florida to murder her ex-boyfriend’s new partner took the stand in her defense on Monday. Sakiyna Thompson, 31, is currently on trial for the murder of 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson, who was allegedly stabbed multiple times.

Thompson asserts that she acted in self-defense when she killed Hodgson at the victim’s apartment on July 13, 2022. According to reports, she claimed she intended to have a “woman-to-woman” conversation with Hodgson when the pair confronted each other.

During her testimony, Thompson acknowledged that she killed Hodgson but maintained it was an act of self-defense. “I killed her because she took the glass from the hookah and slashed me across the stomach,” Thompson told jurors.

Thompson indicated she blacked out and did not recall the attack sequence after the initial confrontation. She alleged that upon regaining her senses, she found herself holding the murder weapon and discovered Hodgson on the floor.

Following the incident, Thompson reportedly changed into Hodgson’s clothes and attempted to clean the scene before fleeing. “I was walking in the blood,” she stated.

Feeling afraid, Thompson did not contact authorities and returned to New York. She was arrested on August 3, 2022, and extradited to Florida where she faces a charge of first-degree murder.

Closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense were expected to take place Tuesday. Hodgson’s family established a GoFundMe account after her death, describing her as a beloved daughter and friend to many.

The trial will determine if Thompson’s claim of self-defense holds weight in the eyes of the law.

Bronx man charged with multiple murders, home invasion

Nypd police line, crime scene.

Bronx man charged with multiple murders, home invasion

QUEENS, NY — A Bronx man has been arraigned on charges stemming from the violent home invasion and murder of a couple in Bellerose. Jamel McGriff, 42, faces serious allegations including 13 counts of first-degree murder, among other offenses.

On Monday morning, September 8, McGriff is accused of forcibly entering the home of Frank and Maureen Olton. He allegedly killed the couple and set their house on fire.

According to the District Attorney’s office, McGriff attempted to transfer money from the victims’ bank account before fleeing the scene. “He made multiple attempts to transfer money from their bank account, murdered them, and set the house ablaze,” District Attorney Melinda Katz stated.

McGriff is also charged with two counts of second-degree murder and numerous other crimes such as kidnapping and arson. He faces a potential life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.

Queens Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Holder presided over the arraignment and set McGriff’s return date for November 12. During the afternoon of September 8, he was seen leaving the Oltons’ residence carrying a duffel bag shortly before authorities were alerted to a fire at the location.

Firefighters discovered both victims deceased inside the home. They found Frank Olton, 76, in the basement and Maureen Olton, 77, in the living room.

After the alleged crime, McGriff reportedly used Frank Olton’s credit card for purchases totaling $796.10 at Macy’s later that day. He also disposed of the Oltons’ cell phones at a Bronx check cashing store the following morning.

The New York Police Department apprehended McGriff on Tuesday, September 10, in midtown Manhattan. Senior Assistant District Attorney John Esposito is handling the prosecution of the case.

This shocking case reveals gruesome details of a brutal crime that has shaken the community.