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Jackson woman charged in shooting death of ex-boyfriend
SUMMARY: A woman in Jackson, Mississippi is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing her ex-boyfriend on Watersview Drive. The suspect, Allison Ballard, initially faced charges of domestic aggravated assault after the victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. However, he later died from his injuries and Ballard's charges will be upgraded to murder. This incident occurred on January 19, and the suspect is being held accountable for the shooting. Additionally, Vicksburg police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection to the death of a 13-year-old.
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Jackson man sentenced for killing 3 family members, including pregnant sister
SUMMARY: Maurice Forte, a 29-year-old man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his grandmother, mother, and pregnant sister in 2018. Forte was convicted on four counts of capital murder after fatally shooting the three women multiple times in their home. The victims were Forte's grandmother, mother, and sister who was seven-months pregnant. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens stated that Forte showed “senseless violence” by shooting his grandmother eighteen times, his mother nine times, and his pregnant sister twice. Forte will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for his actions.
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Suspect in Mississippi attempted murder believed to be in Texas
SUMMARY: Texas and Mississippi Crime Stoppers are seeking help to identify a suspect in connection with an attempted murder in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The suspect is described as a large man wearing a black and red jacket, gray pants, and tan/brown boots. He fled the scene in a white Honda Accord with tinted windows. A reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect's identification. Brazos County Crime Stoppers will assist with coordinating any reward for information in their area.
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Bond revoked for Mississippi woman accused of unnatural intercourse with dog
SUMMARY: Denise Frazier, a Purvis woman, had her bond revoked for charges of unnatural intercourse with a dog in Jones County. She was initially held in Forrest County Jail and was indicted by a grand jury in May 2014. Frazier violated her bond conditions from a prior arrest in April 2013 for unnatural intercourse and cruelty towards an animal. A judge had ordered her to have no contact with animals during the case, but she violated this order in a video. Frazier is currently being held in Jones County for these offenses.
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