Alan Farthing, a gynaecologist-surgeon, was engaged to Jill Dando, a Crimewatch presenter, when she was tragically murdered in 1999. Despite an extensive investigation, her killer remains unknown. This article explores their relationship, Farthing’s career, and his connection to the royal family as Queen Elizabeth II’s gynaecologist-surgeon and Prince George’s birth assistant.
In a suspected case of honor killing, a 24-year-old man named Abhishek was brutally killed in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Abhishek’s marriage to Nisha from Gadhauli Colony allegedly angered her family, leading to the attack.
The Karnataka government has handed over the investigation of the Neha Hiremath murder case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). This decision came after Neha’s father, Niranjan Hiremath, appealed to the government for a thorough investigation.
James Cartwright, 60, has been charged with murdering his ex-partner, Samantha Mickleburgh, 54, at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey. He has also been charged with controlling and coercive behavior. Mickleburgh’s body was found at the hotel on April 14th, the day after Cartwright’s birthday. Specially-trained officers are supporting her family, who have released a statement describing her as “an incredible mother, a beautiful daughter, and a cherished friend.”
A 15-year-old boy has been accused of murdering Alfie Lewis, 15, in Horsforth, West Yorkshire. The court heard that Alfie told his alleged killer to ‘chill out’ before being stabbed three times, once in the chest and twice in the leg. The fatal stab wound penetrated his heart, causing catastrophic internal bleeding. The defendant, who cannot be named, claims he acted in self-defense, but jurors have heard that he had not told anyone about any threats he had received from the victim.
The trial for Inderdeep Singh Gosal, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Paul Schmidt outside a Vancouver Starbucks in 2023, is scheduled to begin on Monday at the provincial court house. Gosal is facing a charge of second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Schmidt after an argument over vaping near Schmidt’s daughter. Schmidt’s mother has stated that her son was a hard worker, devoted to his family, and the incident left a profound impact on the downtown Vancouver community.
A 30-year-old man in Rajasthan allegedly murdered his bed-ridden father after an altercation on Sunday morning. The incident came to light in the evening when the deceased’s wife returned home and found her son sitting beside the body. The accused, identified as Mahaveer Meghwal, is believed to be a drug addict and mentally challenged.
The family of a Thai woman found stabbed to death at a £4 million mansion near Hyde Park expressed their anguish and gratitude for the police’s investigation. The victim, Kamonnan Thiamphanit, known as Angela, was found with fatal wounds on April 8 at an Airbnb property she rented. Detectives believe she knew her attacker, who is yet to be arrested. The investigation is ongoing, with the possibility of an extradition request.
A primary school teacher went on a shopping spree for cleaning products, gardening tools, and personal indulgences after murdering her cheating boyfriend, a court heard. Fiona Beal, 50, lured Nick Billingham, 42, into their bedroom before stabbing him in the neck and mummifying his body in a makeshift grave. The prosecution alleges that she planned the murder in advance and pretended to be her partner to cover up the crime for months.
A judge has denied Adam Montgomery’s request to be excused from his May 9, 2024 sentencing for the murder of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony. Montgomery was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in March. The state filed a motion to require his presence at sentencing, citing a law that mandates defendants to be present for victim impact statements. Montgomery’s attorney argued he maintains his innocence but the judge ruled that his appearance is required. The jury found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and he has asserted no other factual basis for excusal. Montgomery’s absence from his trial prompted lawmakers to consider a bill requiring defendants to be present for verdicts and sentencing in class A felony cases.
