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Matthew Lee Johnson Executed in Texas for 2012 Convenience Store Robbery and Murder
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeMatthew Lee Johnson, a 49-year-old man from Texas, was executed on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, exactly 13 years after he set fire …
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Investigation Underway After Shooting Causes Power Outage and Oil Spill at Lloydminster Substation
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeEarly Monday, an Atco electricity substation near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary in Lloydminster was the target of a shooting that caused significant damage, …
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Alberta Inmate Wrongly Released Due to Best Fraudulent Court Documents in April 2025
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeIn April 2025, Mackenzie Dawn Hardy, an inmate at Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre in Alberta, was wrongfully released after fraudulent legal documents …
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Richmond Hill Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspects in Armed Home Invasion 2025
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeOn May 19, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a violent home invasion took place in Richmond Hill near Bayview Avenue and Ambler …
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Menendez Brothers’ Parole Hearing Postponed to August 2025
Parole Hearing Rescheduled
The parole hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, has been delayed from June 13 to August 21 and 22, 2025. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed the postponement, allowing more preparation time for the brothers and their legal team.Background on Sentencing and Eligibility
The brothers were resentenced by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic from life without parole to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole for the first time in over 30 years. This change followed a review influenced by new legal standards and appeals processes.Governor’s Role in Parole Decision
While the parole board will provide a recommendation after the August hearing, the final decision lies with California Governor Gavin Newsom. His office canceled an earlier clemency review, shifting focus to the parole hearing as the path forward.Case History Overview
Lyle (now 57) and Erik Menendez (now 54) were convicted for killing their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. The case gained national attention due to the brothers’ claims of abuse and the motives questioned by prosecutors. After a mistrial, a subsequent trial resulted in life sentences without parole.Legal Proceedings and Public Impact
The trials featured separate juries initially, with defense citing abuse as justification and prosecution arguing financial motives. The brothers’ appeals had been largely unsuccessful until the recent resentencing. The case’s profile has kept it under close public and legal scrutiny.Looking Ahead
The forthcoming parole hearing is a pivotal moment for the Menendez brothers after 35 years of incarceration. The parole board’s recommendation and Governor Newsom’s final decision will determine whether they remain imprisoned or are granted release.Sources: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Los Angeles County Superior Court; various news outlets.
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeThe parole hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, has been postponed to …
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Edmonton Substitute Teacher Eric Matheson-Jones Charged with Child Pornography Offenses Following ALERT Investigation
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeAn Edmonton-area substitute teacher, Eric Matheson-Jones, 47, was arrested on May 14, 2025, and charged with child pornography-related offenses following an investigation …
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Richmond Expands Forensic Audit into $295,000 Gift Card Discrepancies Amid Police Investigation
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeThe City of Richmond, British Columbia, is currently under intense scrutiny following the uncovering of significant discrepancies in its gift card purchases …
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Saskatoon Homicide: Matthew Brabant Identified, Suspect Arrested as Family Mourns
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeMatthew Brabant, a 20-year-old man, was identified as one of two homicide victims in Saskatoon over the May long weekend. Police found …
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Hamilton Man Charged with Multiple Sexual Assaults; Police Seek Additional Victims
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeAshok Dua, a 71-year-old man from Hamilton, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and related offences involving …