suspect charged with murder of seventh victim

suspect charged with murder of seventh victim

The alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer previously charged in the deaths of six women on New York’s Long Island was charged on Tuesday with the murder of a seventh alleged victim. Valerie Mack, 24, is the latest murder victim linked to Rex Heuermann. Mack, of New Jersey, was for two decades known as Jane Doe … Read more

Two men charged with murder of Karen Cummings

Two men charged with murder of Karen Cummings

Detectives investigating the death of a woman in Co Down have charged two men with murder. Karen Cummings, 40, was found unconscious at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday evening and died a short time later. Police have said she suffered a head injury. Two men will appear at Newry … Read more

Sara Sharif’s murder ‘starkly illustrates’ danger of home-schooling vulnerable children, judge says

Sara Sharif’s murder ‘starkly illustrates’ danger of home-schooling vulnerable children, judge says

The murder of Sara Sharif “starkly illustrates” the danger of allowing vulnerable children to be home-schooled, a judge has said. Mr Justice Cavanagh made the comment as he sentenced Urfan Sharif, 43, the 10-year-old’s father, to life in prison with a minimum term of 40 years after subjecting his daughter to years of “inconceivable cruelty”. … Read more