Murder & Mayhem

Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.


Hannah Gutierrez's defense attorney Jason Bowles said he plans on filing a motion for a new trial for Gutierrez on Monday. Gutierrez was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie 'Rust.' 
In a shocking turn of events, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case against Alec Baldwin with prejudice on the third day of Baldwin’s manslaughter trial.
The defense team representing disgraced attorney and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has filed new documents asking South Carolina’s highest court to take a look at his appeal.
Prosecutor Kari Morrissey speaks with reporters after Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case against Alec Baldwin with prejudice on Friday.
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Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer grants motion to dismiss with prejudice in the Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Trial. Alec Baldwin was facing an involuntary manslaughter charged in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie 'Rust.'
Brian Steven Smith sits in court
Brian Smith arrives in court wearing handcuffs
alex murdaugh appears in court
Judge Mary Marlowe Somers looks at evidence
Alec Baldwin swiftly exits court.
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Smiling pregnant woman sitting in an armchair and wearing a red silk sleeveless top.
Alec Baldwin's defense attorneys point the finger at armorer Hannah Gutierrez who was convicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter in March. Gutierrez is expected to be called as a state witness tomorrow.
Former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Douglas Benefield. The Black Swan Murder Trial is scheduled to start in late July.
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Hannah Gutierrez is expected to be transported to the courthouse as early as Friday to testify for the State in Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial, her attorney confirmed Thursday.
Scott Peterson appears in court via Zoom on April 16, 2024.