Results for: Second-degree Murder

A 66-year-old Michigan woman, Marshella Chidester, is facing numerous charges, including second-degree murder and driving under the influence causing death, after crashing her SUV into a children’s birthday party on Saturday, resulting in the tragic deaths of two young siblings, 4-year-old Zayna Phillips and 8-year-old Alanah Phillips. Additionally, 13 others were injured, with five remaining in critical condition. According to authorities, Chidester’s blood alcohol level was significantly above the legal limit, and her attorney’s claim that she suffered a seizure is being disputed by prosecutors.

Adam Montgomery, accused of murdering his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, must appear in court for his sentencing on May 9th. Montgomery had initially failed to appear for his trial, but a judge has ruled that he must be present for the sentencing due to the mandatory requirement for defendants in second-degree murder cases to be present when the victim’s next of kin addresses the judge. The victim’s next of kin and others are expected to speak at the sentencing.

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.