Kansas Jury Convicts Lansing Man of Murder in Neighbor’s ShootingMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Leavenworth County jury convicted Dennis J. Brockenshire on May 13, 2026, of first-degree murder and aggravated burglary in the shooting death of his neighbor.
Federal Jury Convicts North Carolina Man on All Eight Counts, Including Double MurderMay 24, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina convicted Kenneth Maurice Quick Jr. on all eight counts, including two first-degree murders tied to Fort Bragg, with sentencing set for August 2026.
Henry County Jury Convicts Ryan Alexander of First-Degree MurderMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Henry County, Missouri jury convicted Ryan Alexander of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the 2022 shooting death of his wife Ashton Alexander.
Iowa Jury Convicts Lasley of Second-Degree Murder in Double ShootingMay 24, 2026VerdictsAn Iowa jury convicted Ilias Lasley of second-degree murder and two firearms counts while acquitting him of first-degree murder in Marshall County District Court.
South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 22, 2026Law and PolicySouth Carolina's Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double-murder convictions May 13, 2026, citing improper jury contact by the county clerk of court.
Florida Jury Convicts Four in Julio Foolio Murder, Rejects Death PenaltyMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Tampa jury convicted Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy of first-degree murder in the 2024 killing of rapper Julio Foolio, then rejected the death penalty.
Kentucky Jury Convicts Shannon Gilday on All Counts in Mansion MurderMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Kentucky jury found Shannon Gilday guilty but mentally ill on all four counts in the 2022 Madison County mansion murder; the penalty phase, including a possible death sentence, is pending.
Henry County Jury Convicts Man of Murder in Domestic KillingMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Henry County, Missouri jury convicted Ryan Alexander of first-degree murder and armed criminal action on May 21, 2026, in Henry County Circuit Court for killing his wife.
Montgomery County Jury Convicts Hungerford on All Four CountsMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Montgomery County, Maryland jury convicted Jorden Hungerford on all four counts, including first-degree murder, in the April 2025 shooting death of Henry Krishawn Gilbert.
Evansville Jury Acquits Drasean Hogan on Murder ChargesMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Vanderburgh County jury acquitted Drasean Hogan of murder and additional charges in an Evansville domestic dispute shooting case on May 22, 2026.