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Shot to the back of head sinks driver’s claim of self-defense in road rage slaying that killed man traveling to new job

Shot to the back of head sinks driver’s claim of self-defense in road rage slaying that killed man traveling to new job

Inset: Nicholas Carrasquillo (Orange County Jail). Background: Scene of fatal road rage…
‘I had to put her down’: Florida man who shot girlfriend in the back 4 times and claimed it was self-defense learns his fate

‘I had to put her down’: Florida man who shot girlfriend in the back 4 times and claimed it was self-defense learns his fate

Inset: Richard Raciak (Orange County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The home where Raciak…
In Murder Trial’s Openings, Stephen Monroe’s Attorney Argues Self-Defense in Shooting that Killed Noah Smith, 16

In Murder Trial’s Openings, Stephen Monroe’s Attorney Argues Self-Defense in Shooting that Killed Noah Smith, 16

Stephen Monroe, right, and his attorney, Terence Lenamon, as jury selection was…
‘Want to kill you, b—-‘: Man seen on video threatening to murder girlfriend before shooting her 4 times in the back of her head and claiming self-defense, DA says

‘Want to kill you, b—-‘: Man seen on video threatening to murder girlfriend before shooting her 4 times in the back of her head and claiming self-defense, DA says

Background: Markeem Brunson is allegedly seen outside Renise Wolfe’s apartment (Clark County…
‘I called it self-defense’: Suspect claimed he had to shoot man dead because of his ‘tone,’ police say

‘I called it self-defense’: Suspect claimed he had to shoot man dead because of his ‘tone,’ police say

Inset: Kenneth King (Allen County Sheriff’s Department). Background: The area of E.…
‘I just wanted her dead’: After blood found everywhere, man allegedly claims self-defense in killing of woman found bludgeoned with space heater and frying pan

‘I just wanted her dead’: After blood found everywhere, man allegedly claims self-defense in killing of woman found bludgeoned with space heater and frying pan

Regulus Baka (Indianapolis Metropolitan Police). Blood festooned the walls of a residence…
Ashley Benefield

‘BLACK SWAN’ BALLERINA LOSES SELF-DEFENSE BID: SENTENCED 20 YEARS

Ballerina and aspiring model Ashley Benefield stood trial for shooting her then-husband,…
Man accused of screwdriver, ax murder of camper claims self-defense

Man accused of screwdriver, ax murder of camper claims self-defense

Inset: Dustin Kjersem (Gallatin Sheriff’s Office). Background: Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, appears…
‘I bet you’re gonna get clapped’: Woman arrested for murder posts videos of altercation and fatal shooting on Facebook

‘You should be happy you don’t get clapped’: Driver films herself shooting woman dead in parking lot confrontation, then claims self-defense

Left: A gunshot (Facebook/Akira Fletcher). Right: Nyema Norton throwing a rock (Facebook/Akira…
‘Chance encounter’ in wilderness led to man murdering victim with piece of wood, screw driver and an ax inside tent: Cops

Accused tent killer claims self-defense after victim got upset over dog dirtying air mattress but cops aren’t buying it

Left: Daren Abbey (Montana Department of Corrections). Right: Dustin Kjersem (Gallatin Sheriff’s…