Serial killer Spencer loses last minute execution appeal
Virginia serial killer Timothy W. Spencer known as the Southside Strangler lost a late bid to review DNA based guilt before the Virginia Supreme Court and federal courts. He is scheduled for execution by electric chair for four 1987 rapes and murders in Richmond. His lawyers argued DNA tests were unreliable and trial counsel ineffective.
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Hate crimes against Asian Americans target homes most often
A National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium study finds most anti Asian incidents occur at victims homes with assaults and vandalism. It cites 1993 deaths and widespread underreporting due to language barriers and police inaction, prompting calls for accountability from advocates like Kathy Imahara and Stewart Kwoh.
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Tape captures screams from Katie Beers bunker ordeal
New details with two anonymous sources say the kidnapper John Esposito recorded Katie Beers screams while she was hidden in an underground bunker for 16 days. He may face 25 years to life if convicted, with a plea discussed to avoid testimony.
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