Lee Rodarte pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing Savannah Gold, his co-worker at Bonefish Grill in Jacksonville, FL. He received a 40-year prison sentence.
In 2019, 18-year-old Kolton Thomas was shot during a robbery in Clay County, Florida. The homeowner, 21-year-old Alexandra Schreffler, was sentenced to 15 years for her role, while others received longer prison terms for second-degree murder.
Alek Minassian, 25, pleaded guilty in 2021 to 10 murders and 16 attempted murders after driving a van into a Toronto crowd in 2018. His autism defense was rejected, leading to a life sentence with parole eligibility after 25 years.
Waukesha, Wisconsin, authorities identified 39-year-old Darell Brooks as the perpetrator of a 2021 Christmas parade attack that killed six and injured dozens. Brooks, found trying to flee hours later, was charged and defended himself, ultimately receiving 6 consecutive life sentences plus over 700 years in prison.
On April 23, 2023, a party at a rental cabin in Ohio turned violent, resulting in 22-year-old Charles Starner's fatal stabbing by 20-year-old Isaac Pence. Pence and his girlfriend, Sabra Flagg, fled but were arrested the next day. Flagg pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in September 2024, receiving a 6-month prison term and $1000 fine. Pence was convicted of murder in August 2024 and sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 18 years.
A 45-year-old man left a 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy in a hot, sealed car for over five hours, with temperatures exceeding 90°F, resulting in her death. He was convicted of murder and great bodily injury, receiving a 32-year sentence.
Jerome Armstrong, 35, was charged with second-degree murder after estranged pregnant girlfriend Tasheka Young, 34, was found dead in her apartment with her door kicked in. Her body was discovered 12 hours later by her mother, who also found two children present. Armstrong received a life prison sentence.
Nichol Kessinger faced interrogation regarding a criminal case, during which he confessed to his role in a fatal incident. The investigation revealed his involvement in the deaths of his wife and unborn child, leading to his arrest and subsequent prosecution for murder.
In September 2022, Lubbock police found 50-year-old Robert Stewart dead in his vehicle during a routine call. Investigators later linked 17-year-old Bailey Forrest to the murder, citing blood evidence and a burned weapon found in her apartment. She pleaded guilty in 2025 and received a 20-year prison sentence, while co-defendant Steven Salazar had charges dismissed.
On July 3, 2022, 31-year-old Joshua Garrett was shot and killed in Greenville, SC. Tristan Ramey, who fired the fatal shot, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 30-year sentence. Seth Norris and David Norris faced assault charges, with Norris receiving 12 and 10 years, respectively. Sunny Sorgee, linked to both suspects, and Joshua Norris received deferred sentences. Video evidence showed the suspects brutally attacking homeless individuals between 2021 and 2022.
In June 2019, four-month-old Dylan Groves' body was found in a well in Ohio. His parents, Daniel and Jessica Groves, were arrested after failing to contact child services for two months. Charged with multiple felonies, Jessica received life without parole, while Daniel was sentenced to 47 years. Both are incarcerated.
In 2018, Charisse Stinson falsely reported her son's kidnapping, triggering an Amber Alert. Police later found Antwan, the alleged abductor, did not exist. Stinson admitted to murdering her 2-year-old son and burying him. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and false reporting, avoiding first-degree charges, and received a 50-year prison sentence.