Kern County Jury Convicts Narvaez of First-Degree Murder in Lamont Robbery KillingJune 9, 2026VerdictsA Kern County jury convicted Romieo Narvaez of first-degree murder and robbery in the July 2024 killing of Emanuel Gonzalez in Lamont, California, on felony murder and aiding and abetting theories.
Kansas Jury Convicts Andrea Cothran in Fairway Officer’s MurderMay 15, 2026VerdictsA Johnson County, Kansas jury convicted Andrea Cothran of first-degree murder on May 14, 2026 in the killing of Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald at Johnson County District Court.
Georgia Jury Convicts Two Men in Athens Gang Murder CaseMay 12, 2026VerdictsAn Athens-Clarke County jury convicted Shamon Elder Jr. and Jaquavious Smith for the 2022 murder of Brynarius Smith, with Elder sentenced to life without parole plus 85 years.
Georgia Jury Convicts Inmate on All Counts in Prison Stabbing DeathMay 8, 2026VerdictsA Georgia jury convicted inmate Traquan Rashad Bangs on all four counts, including malice murder, in the 2024 stabbing death of Vincent Dyer at Baldwin State Prison.
Fulton County Jury Convicts Midtown Shooter on All 14 CountsMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Fulton County jury convicted Raissa Kengne on all 14 counts in the 2022 Midtown Atlanta shooting spree; Judge Ingram imposed two consecutive life terms plus 50 years.