Shawn Fletcher
Committed to the craft of journalism and am driven by my desire to inform and inspire.
Moab Woman Critically Injured in Suspected Attempted Murder-Suicide
A 33-year-old woman was transferred to a trauma center after a shooting at a Moab home left her critically injured and a man dead.
Judge Rejects Double-Jeopardy Bid in Aliza Sherman Murder Case
Thirteen years after Aliza Sherman was killed outside her divorce lawyer’s office, a judge has cleared another hurdle to his murder trial.
Man Accused of Firing 13 Rounds at Neighbor Heads Toward Trial
A Hillsborough County man faces attempted murder and other charges after a neighbor dispute ended in gunfire and a contested self-defense account.
Houston Stabbing Victim Remains Unidentified 17 Years After Murder Charge
A murder charge followed within days of a 2009 East End stabbing, but the victim’s name remains unknown despite available DNA, fingerprints and dental records.
Plastic Surgeon Represents Himself in Missing Largo Attorney’s Murder Case
Tomasz Kosowski is representing himself in the murder case of attorney Steven Cozzi, whose remains have never been found.
Person of Interest Taken Into Custody After Four Killed in Houma Stabbings
Four people were found stabbed to death in nearby homes after deputies responded to a critically injured child in Houma.
Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial but Remains Jailed
A federal jury cleared Lil Durk in a fatal Los Angeles shooting case, but a separate racketeering trial is keeping him in custody.
Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Stabbing at San Antonio Apartment Complex
Bryan Wilson faces a murder charge after an alleged altercation left 33-year-old Cecilio Reyes Lucio fatally wounded at a West Side apartment complex.
Teen Dies After Shooting Near San Antonio Vehicle Burglary Call
Officers investigating a vehicle burglary heard gunfire nearby and found a wounded 17-year-old, but the shooter remains unidentified.
Three Men Stand Trial in Mexico Over Killings of Australian Brothers and American Friend
Three friends were killed on a Baja California surfing trip, and a witness now says the accused killers threatened him into silence.
Monticello Man Charged With Killing Sister’s Boyfriend After Cat Dispute
A woman found her boyfriend dead in their shared home after overnight calls about a fight with her brother over a cat.
Three Sioux Falls Men Indicted in Gang-Linked Attempted Murder and Firearms Case
Federal prosecutors say three Sioux Falls men tied to the Gangster Disciples used two guns in a January shooting that was allegedly meant to boost their standing inside the gang.
Ventura County Man Pleads Guilty In High-Speed Crash That Killed Elderly Couple
A 22-year-old Oak Park man admitted guilt in a reckless-speed crash that killed a Newbury Park couple and now faces sentencing in October.
Jury Recommends Death For Billy Adams In Unborn Child Killing, Life For Alana Sims Murder
A Tampa jury recommended death for Billy Adams in the killing of his pregnant girlfriend’s unborn child and life without parole for the murder of Alana Sims.
SBI Joins Probe After Off-Duty Winston-Salem Officer Shoots Family Dog in Walnut Cove
A state investigation is now underway after an off-duty Winston-Salem police officer shot and killed a family’s dog in Walnut Cove over the weekend.
Missing Man Found Dead Steps From Santa Barbara Jail After Release
A 53-year-old man who vanished after getting out of the Santa Barbara County Jail was found dead a week later on a brush-covered hillside just a few hundred feet from the facility.
18-Year-Old Charged in Grandfather’s Slaying in Madison County
An 18-year-old is accused of fatally shooting his grandfather after a domestic dispute at a Madison County home.
