Tag: Murder

East Chicago man charged with murder after argument: documents

An East Chicago man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting another man dead on the sidewalk Sunday after a brief argument. The victim had just put his child into another car before he was shot, documents show. Christian R. Maldonado, 22, was also charged Monday with dealing in cocaine, unlawful carrying of a… Continue reading East Chicago man charged with murder after argument: documents

Jam Master Jay Death Was an Execution: Murder Trial Day One

Photo: Bob Berg/Getty Images The Brooklyn federal trial against Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. for the 2002 murder of Run-D.M.C.’s DJ Jam Master Jay started in earnest on Monday, January 29, with the prosecution describing the beloved musician’s grisly death as “an execution.” “It was motivated by greed and revenge,” prosecutor Miranda Gonzalez told… Continue reading Jam Master Jay Death Was an Execution: Murder Trial Day One

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: Everything to Know

Here’s what we know about Jam Master Jay’s death and the trial against his killers, which starts Monday January 29, 2024, nearly 22 years after his his murder. Photo: Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives Two Queens men will go on trial in Brooklyn Federal Court on Monday, January 29, for the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s… Continue reading Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: Everything to Know

‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Singer Loves Her ‘Saltburn’ Scene

The “Murder on the Dancefloor” singer saw the film sandwiched between her mother and teenage son. Photo: Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns When Emerald Fennell invited Sophie Ellis-Bextor to an early morning preview of Saltburn, the singer spent a good portion of the screening with her face in her hands. Situated between her mom and 19-year-old son,… Continue reading ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Singer Loves Her ‘Saltburn’ Scene

Welcome to Jo Firestone’s Sexy Murder Mystery

Oh, you like podcasts? Sign up for Vulture’s new recommendation newsletter 1.5x Speed here. Photo-Illustration: Vulture I’m obsessed with Murder on Sex Island. For the obvious reasons: that great title, it’s a murder mystery set in a Love Island–flavored bacchanalian reality television show, the fact it’s not much more than a book read-aloud with just a touch… Continue reading Welcome to Jo Firestone’s Sexy Murder Mystery