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Jury reaches verdict in Delphi murders trial
SUMMARY: Jurors in the Delphi murders trial deliberated from Thursday to Saturday before reaching a decision. Richard Allen faces charges for the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German. The prosecution presented evidence, including a bullet match to Allen’s gun, a camera sighting of his car near the crime scene, and his confessions. The defense argued that there was no DNA or digital evidence and suggested Allen’s confessions were false due to solitary confinement. The trial, starting in October, also raised questions about the investigation’s mishandling and the reliability of evidence and witnesses. The verdict will be announced after family gatherings.
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SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old from Canton, was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of his wife, Kristi Johnson, after a three-day trial in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife had shot herself, but investigators found she had been shot in the back two days prior. Evidence revealed ongoing domestic violence in their relationship. Johnson testified it was accidental, but the jury deliberated for three hours before reaching their verdict.
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SUMMARY: Chickasaw County emergency responders and Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home conducted a disaster preparedness drill to test their emergency plans. The scenario involved a tornado followed by a fire, requiring coordination between various emergency teams. The drill, which included state personnel and Okolona High School students portraying disaster victims, focused on ensuring the safety of nursing home residents. Participants, like Ophelia Smith, found the exercise educational and valuable in reducing fear and building preparedness. Linda Griffin, from the county’s Emergency Management Agency, emphasized the importance of practicing real-life events to identify gaps and improve responses.
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SUMMARY: Harmony Baptist Church in Monroe County, Mississippi, was destroyed by fire last Friday night, leaving caretaker Mary Nell Dorris in shock. She received a panicked call from a neighbor while asleep and rushed to the scene, where she stayed until the early morning. The historic church, built in the mid 1800s and lacking gas or electric power, is suspected to have been intentionally set ablaze. While no injuries were reported, Dorris mourns the loss of cherished memories associated with the church. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.
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