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.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing improper jury influence by the court clerk.
Florida Jury Convicts All Four Defendants in Julio Foolio MurderMay 21, 2026VerdictsA Florida jury convicted all four defendants in the gang-related murder of rapper Julio Foolio, sentencing Isaiah Chance and co-defendants to life without parole in Tampa.
South Carolina Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Murdaugh Murder ConvictionsMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously reversed Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing improper juror influence by a court clerk.
South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing jury interference by the county clerk of court.
Lehigh County Jury Convicts Steven Rosa on All Counts in 2022 Allentown HomicideMay 16, 2026VerdictsA Lehigh County jury convicted Steven M. Rosa on May 14, 2026, of first-degree homicide and witness intimidation for the 2022 Allentown shooting death of Tywon Deleva Abner.