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Jackson Township landlord sentenced for deadly beating of tenant
Landlord sentenced for fatal beating of tenant
Jackson Township, PA A Pennsylvania landlord has been sentenced for the murder of his tenant, who died from injuries sustained during an altercation. Zachary Neiman, 37, pleaded no contest to third-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Michael Byers.
Neiman received a prison term of 8 to 16 years on October 27. A charge of involuntary manslaughter was dropped as part of a plea deal.
Byers resided in a detached apartment on Neiman’s property prior to his death. On April 29, neighbors reported hearing a verbal confrontation between the two men near a firepit on Neiman’s property.
Following the argument, Neiman told neighbors he had assaulted Byers. Witnesses claimed they heard Neiman continue to attack Byers around 10 p.m.
The next morning, Neiman called 911 after finding Byers deceased outside his home, partially covered in mud. First responders arrived and found Neiman administering chest compressions, but Byers was already cold to the touch.
Neiman informed police he could not recall events from the previous night due to alcohol consumption and stated he went to bed around 11:30 p.m.
An autopsy revealed Byers’ cause of death as blunt-force injuries complicated by ethanol intoxication. Charges against Neiman were filed in November 2023, leading to the current sentencing.
Judge arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on Iowa highway
Judge arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on Iowa highway
Boone, IA A judge from Iowa’s Second Judicial District was arrested for operating while intoxicated after driving the wrong way on U.S. Highway 30. Adria Kester, the chief judge of the district, was found passed out behind the wheel after crashing into a median.
Witnesses reported seeing Kester’s vehicle, a 2026 GMC Canyon Denali, traveling east in the westbound lanes around 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. Concerned motorists called 911 as Kester’s truck moved slowly and ultimately collided with the median, where she was seen slumped over the wheel.
Deputies from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded, locating Kester unconscious in the driver’s seat. Upon their arrival, they discovered a cup containing a liquid that smelled like alcohol beside her, along with evident signs of intoxication, such as bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.
Due to her condition, law enforcement determined it was unsafe to administer field sobriety tests. Kester was taken to the hospital for treatment, where authorities collected blood samples for analysis, and results remain pending.
Kester’s attorney stated that she understands the severity of the situation and is cooperating with the legal process. He added that she is committed to tackling the matter responsibly.
Kester has held her position as a judge since 2017, following a career as a prosecutor, public defender, and private defense attorney.
Mother accused of threatening her children during TikTok livestream
Mother accused of threatening her children during TikTok livestream
Jefferson City, MO A Missouri mother faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to kill her children during a TikTok livestream. Elena Lujan, 30, is accused of making disturbing remarks to her 3 and 7-year-old kids in the early hours of Saturday.
Lujan reportedly told her children, “I’m sick of you,” and “Go to sleep before I f—ing kill you,” while appearing intoxicated. Police arrived at her apartment around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of the livestream.
Upon their arrival, officers found Lujan passed out in the children’s room with an open bottle of tequila on the kitchen counter. Broken glass littered the floor, and her children were found sleeping in separate areas of the apartment.
The probable cause statement details Lujan’s threats, including comments that suggested a desire to harm her children. She allegedly told one child, “I’ll kill her and then you’ll be the reason why she’s dead.”
Lujan was taken into custody after struggling to wake up due to her level of intoxication. While being transported, she reportedly spit at an officer and refused to take a breathalyzer test.
The statement notes that she is the only adult living in the home and concludes with her making numerous threats to kill her children. Lujan has been charged with child abuse and is currently being held at the Cole County Jail without bond.
An arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday.
