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7h ago

Oklahoma executes man for the 1996 killing of a university dance student

Anthony Sanchez was pronounced dead Thursday morning. He was convicted of raping and murdering Juli Busken, a 21-year-old University of Oklahoma student.
FILE - Anthony Sanchez, right, is escorted into a Cleveland County courtroom for a preliminary hearing, Feb. 23, 2005, in Norman, Okla. On Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, Oklahoma plans to execute Sanchez for the 1996 slaying of a University of Oklahoma dance student in a case that went unsolved for years. Sanchez, 44, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Okla.
FILE - Anthony Sanchez, right, is escorted into a Cleveland County courtroom for a preliminary hearing, Feb. 23, 2005, in Norman, Okla. On Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, Oklahoma plans to execute Sanchez for the 1996 slaying of a University of Oklahoma dance student in a case that went unsolved for years. Sanchez, 44, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Okla.
9h ago

Baton Rouge woman says she was 'sexually humiliated' by police in 'torture warehouse'

Ternell Brown, a grandmother, is the second person to sue the police department in Louisiana after being taken to a "Brave Cave."
The alleged "Brave Cave," an unmarked warehouse reportedly used by the Baton Rouge Police Department.
The alleged "Brave Cave," an unmarked warehouse reportedly used by the Baton Rouge Police Department.
10h ago

Drag queen crowned prom king at Indiana high school

“Honestly, when I walked out there, I left everybody speechless,” high school senior Cristian Hernandez said.
Cristian Hernandez
Cristian Hernandez
10h ago

Woman found with man suspected of killing Chicago-area family has died, daughter and attorney say

Ermalinda Palomo, 50, was home sleeping when the family was killed, according to her attorney.
The Chicago-area family of four fatally shot along with their three dogs was not killed in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
The Chicago-area family of four fatally shot along with their three dogs was not killed in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
11h ago

Leah Remini claims Church of Scientology is targeting her business and friends

Remini says the controversial church has been stepping up harassment against her since she sued last month, according to newly filed court documents.
Leah Remini on "Dancing With the Stars" in 2019.
Leah Remini on "Dancing With the Stars" in 2019.
11h ago

Indiana police seek help finding murder suspect whose release was kept quiet for 6 days

A $10,000 reward was posted for any information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Kevin Mason.
Kevin Mason.
Kevin Mason.
11h ago

Seattle officer who said woman run over by police 'had limited value' should be put on leave, watchdog says

The group called Officer Daniel Auderer’s comments “horrifying” and said they raise questions about his ability to interact with the community.
Protesters march through downtown Seattle on Thursday  after body camera footage was released following the death in January of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old woman hit and killed by officer Kevin Dave in a police cruiser.
Protesters march through downtown Seattle on Thursday  after body camera footage was released following the death in January of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old woman hit and killed by officer Kevin Dave in a police cruiser.
12h ago

Utah mayor was allegedly punched and spat on after he disparaged reporter's articles about him

Linnea Pugmire, 31, the adult daughter of the reporter, was recorded spitting on and swinging at Orem Mayor David Young after a City Council meeting Tuesday night.
Orem Mayor David Young.
Orem Mayor David Young.

Suspect in murder of family of 4 near Chicago found dead in Oklahoma

Alberto Rolon, 38, Zoraida Bartolomei, 32, and their two boys, 7 and 9, were killed at some point between Saturday evening and Sunday morning in Romeoville, Illinois, police said.
The Chicago-area family of four fatally shot along with their three dogs was not killed in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
The Chicago-area family of four fatally shot along with their three dogs was not killed in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
13h ago

Bob Ross' first painting from PBS show is going on sale for $10 million

Ross, who died in 1995, hosted the show from 1983 until 1994. In each episode, he would speak directly to viewers whom he encouraged to paint with him.
"A Walk in the Woods,"
"A Walk in the Woods,"
14h ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal financial crimes but may face lie detector test

The former lawyer, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and younger son, must also pay back the $9 million that prosecutors accused him of stealing.
Alex Murdaugh stands during his trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse
Alex Murdaugh stands during his trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse