Category: Crime
A mass shooting in West Philadelphia resulted in three deaths and injured several others during a block party with over 100 attendees.
Keywords: mass shooting, West Philadelphia, block party
Source: Fox News
Update At: 7/21/2024
Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, is on trial for the second-degree murder of her husband, Douglas Benefield, who was shot in September 2020. Ashley claims self-defense, stating she feared for her life during an alleged assault. The court found her claims of abuse lacked credibility, and a judge ruled she was not justified in using deadly force. The defense plans to present evidence of 'battered spouse syndrome.'
ABC Action News
Doug and Ashley Benefield's relationship deteriorated, leading to a murder trial where Ashley shot Doug in self-defense after a history of domestic violence allegations. Testimonies revealed Ashley's attempts to seek help and Doug's efforts to reconnect during her pregnancy. The case highlights the complexities of their tumultuous relationship and the tragic outcome.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Testimony in the Ashley Benefield murder trial focuses on a custody battle that escalated into a fatal shooting. The prosecution claims it was a planned murder for custody, while the defense argues self-defense. Witnesses, including Ashley's mother and a family law attorney, provide insights into the couple's tumultuous relationship and custody issues.
WWSB
Ashley Benefield is accused of murdering her husband Doug Benefield during an argument, with the defense portraying Doug as abusive and controlling. Ashley's attorney, Neil Taylor, argues she is also a victim, while the prosecution claims Ashley wanted full custody of their daughter and killed Doug to achieve it.
Distractify
A 42-year-old man was arrested for arson after allegedly pushing a burning car into a ravine, igniting the Park Fire in California, which has burned over 70,000 acres and is only 3% contained. The suspect was identified and booked into jail without bail, awaiting arraignment.
NBC News
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa drug cartel, is in U.S. custody facing multiple indictments for drug trafficking and organized crime, including charges related to fentanyl distribution.
New York Post
Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as El Mayo, was arrested by the DEA at an El Paso airport amid a long-term investigation into drug trafficking. While the specific charges are not yet confirmed, a reward of $15,000 was previously offered for information leading to his capture. There are speculations about his possible surrender to authorities. The arrest coincides with the capture of Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, though any connection between the two arrests remains unclear.
Times Now
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa drug cartel, is in U.S. custody according to sources.
www.marketscreener.com
Two leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López, have surrendered to U.S. law enforcement and are in custody in El Paso, Texas. Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo,' has been a target of the U.S. government for years, while his ally, El Chapo, is serving a life sentence after being convicted in 2019.
The New York Times
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder and alleged leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, is in US custody following a federal indictment on multiple charges including murder, conspiracy, and drug trafficking.
CNN