B.C. Inquest Rules Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome a Homicide
A British Columbia coroner's inquest jury ruled the 2018 starvation death of Florence Girard, a 54-year-old woman with Down syndrome, a homicide, citing inadequate caregiver pay and insufficient oversight within a government-funded home-share program.
B.C. Inquest Rules Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome a Homicide
A British Columbia coroner's inquest jury ruled the 2018 starvation death of Florence Girard, a 54-year-old woman with Down syndrome, a homicide, citing inadequate caregiver pay and insufficient oversight within a government-funded home-share program.
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40% Bias Score
Colombian Man Arrested for Madrid Squat Murder
A 25-year-old Colombian man was arrested in Barcelona on January 8th, 2024, for the November 2023 murder of a 35-year-old compatriot in a Madrid squat following a dispute between rival Colombian soccer fans; the suspect has a criminal record and is now imprisoned.
Colombian Man Arrested for Madrid Squat Murder
A 25-year-old Colombian man was arrested in Barcelona on January 8th, 2024, for the November 2023 murder of a 35-year-old compatriot in a Madrid squat following a dispute between rival Colombian soccer fans; the suspect has a criminal record and is now imprisoned.
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40% Bias Score
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
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36% Bias Score
Chef Kills Coworker, Then Self, at North Carolina Restaurant
In Raleigh, North Carolina, Executive Chef George Colom Jr. fatally shot coworker Jonathan Mark Schaffer and then himself at Coquette Brasserie on Friday; another employee was wounded but survived; Colom later died from his injuries.
Chef Kills Coworker, Then Self, at North Carolina Restaurant
In Raleigh, North Carolina, Executive Chef George Colom Jr. fatally shot coworker Jonathan Mark Schaffer and then himself at Coquette Brasserie on Friday; another employee was wounded but survived; Colom later died from his injuries.
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32% Bias Score
Double Homicide in Casekow, Germany: Suspect Apprehended
A stabbing in Casekow, Brandenburg, Germany, on October 26, 2023, left two dead (a teenager and a woman in her mid-twenties) and two others severely injured; a suspect was apprehended near the scene in a multi-family dwelling in the Biesendahlshof area.
Double Homicide in Casekow, Germany: Suspect Apprehended
A stabbing in Casekow, Brandenburg, Germany, on October 26, 2023, left two dead (a teenager and a woman in her mid-twenties) and two others severely injured; a suspect was apprehended near the scene in a multi-family dwelling in the Biesendahlshof area.
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24% Bias Score
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
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56% Bias Score
Murder Rocks Close-Knit Australian Town
In Quambatook, Australia, a body found in a grass fire is believed to be that of respected community member Merril Kelly; 67-year-old Brian Barnes was arrested and charged with murder, deeply impacting the close-knit town.
Murder Rocks Close-Knit Australian Town
In Quambatook, Australia, a body found in a grass fire is believed to be that of respected community member Merril Kelly; 67-year-old Brian Barnes was arrested and charged with murder, deeply impacting the close-knit town.
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32% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Men Accused in NYC Gay Bar Drugging and Robbery Scheme
Three men are on trial in Manhattan, accused of a drugging and robbery scheme targeting patrons outside gay bars from March 2021 to June 2022, resulting in two deaths and financial losses for several victims.
Trial Begins for Men Accused in NYC Gay Bar Drugging and Robbery Scheme
Three men are on trial in Manhattan, accused of a drugging and robbery scheme targeting patrons outside gay bars from March 2021 to June 2022, resulting in two deaths and financial losses for several victims.
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36% Bias Score
Granada House Fire: Mother Under Investigation for Homicide
A six-year-old boy died in a house fire in Granada, Spain on May 15, 2023; his mother is under investigation for homicide and is in provisional prison while awaiting trial by jury; the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Granada House Fire: Mother Under Investigation for Homicide
A six-year-old boy died in a house fire in Granada, Spain on May 15, 2023; his mother is under investigation for homicide and is in provisional prison while awaiting trial by jury; the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Deadly Casekow Farmstead Attack Leaves Two Dead, One Suspect Apprehended
A violent attack in a Casekow farmstead left a 26-year-old woman and a 16-year-old male dead, and a 19-year-old woman critically injured; a 27-year-old suspect was apprehended with severe injuries.
Deadly Casekow Farmstead Attack Leaves Two Dead, One Suspect Apprehended
A violent attack in a Casekow farmstead left a 26-year-old woman and a 16-year-old male dead, and a 19-year-old woman critically injured; a 27-year-old suspect was apprehended with severe injuries.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico's Homicide Data Under Scrutiny: Experts Question Methodology and Short-Term Results
Mexico's President Sheinbaum announced a 16.3% drop in daily average homicides between September and December 2024, but experts dispute the methodology, citing flawed comparisons and seasonal variations, alongside the underreporting of homicides found in clandestine graves, while acknowledging the f...
Mexico's Homicide Data Under Scrutiny: Experts Question Methodology and Short-Term Results
Mexico's President Sheinbaum announced a 16.3% drop in daily average homicides between September and December 2024, but experts dispute the methodology, citing flawed comparisons and seasonal variations, alongside the underreporting of homicides found in clandestine graves, while acknowledging the f...
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44% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
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28% Bias Score