Crime

23-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his parents

Published

9 months ago

August 19, 2023

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23-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his parents

A man has been convicted guilty of murdering both of his parents in their sleep and leaving a disturbing message at the scene.

Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr, now 23, was 16 when he gunned down and murdered his parents in their bed while they slept, then covered their faces with pillows and phoned 911 to say he heard gunshots.

Armstrong was found guilty after a jury deliberated for 10 and a half hours over the savage 2016 double murder in his third trial since his arrest seven years ago.

Armstrong, now married with children, has been living out of jail with an ankle bracelet since 2017 after two prior trials ended in a hung jury. While the decision was read aloud, Armstrong, the son of veteran NFL linebacker Antonio Armstrong Sr. and Dawn Armstrong, exhibited no emotion.

Kate Armstrong, his long-term girlfriend and wife, sobbed in the courtroom as the decision was read. His mother Dawn, 42, was shot twice in the head and proclaimed dead at the scene at their Houston home, while his father Antonio Sr, also 42, was transported to a hospital and subsequently died.

Armstrong Jr. left a foreboding letter on the kitchen counter, next to the murder weapon, a. 22-calibre revolver registered to his parents. “I have been watching you for a long time,” the message said. “Come get me,” the New York Post says.

Prosecutors claimed the same pistol was used to shoot a pillow and blanket through the floor of his bedroom approximately a week before the deaths and to light a fire outside his parents’ bedroom two days earlier. On his iPad, he had also looked up how to make a vehicle bomb.

He then claimed he saw a masked intruder leave his home, claiming detectives said the ‘intruder’ was six feet tall. Prosecutors claim he didn’t reveal anything until hours into the interview. The home’s security system revealed no evidence of anyone entering the house.

Armstrong had been expelled from high school for failing grades and consuming marijuana, for which he was chastised by his parents. Amstrong’s attorneys attempted to put doubt on the prosecutor’s argument, arguing his older brother, Josh, was a more plausible subject owing to his serious mental health concerns.

The defence claimed that throughout his spells at psychiatric facilities, physicians indicated that Josh felt he was both a god and the devil, but the prosecution refuted the allegation, claiming that Josh acquired mental health problems after his parents’ deaths, and most likely directly as a result of their murders.

Armstrong is not eligible for the death sentence since he was a kid when the crimes occurred. He has been condemned to life in jail with the option of release after 40 years.

Crime

Chop-bar owner implicated in three murders denies participation

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2 days ago

May 1, 2024

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One of his victims is an anonymous lady in her 30s who was found dead, half dressed, at the Otorkporlu Bridge, off the Odumase-Asesewa route in the Eastern Region. The woman had been subjected to terrible actions such as cutting her tongue and private regions. The motivation behind these horrible deeds is unknown, with Tetteh claiming that the chop bar owner paid him GHS500 every operation. In an unexpected twist, the chop bar owner, who Tetteh claims recruited him for these ceremonies, flatly denies any participation in the deaths.

A chop bar owner who has been linked to three murders has denied any participation in the crimes.

Richard Tetteh, a 35-year-old suspect in the killings, identified her as the mastermind.

According to reports, Tetteh claimed that the local chop bar food vendor employed him to remove fluids from his victims’ noses and private regions.

One of his victims is an anonymous lady in her 30s who was found dead, half-dressed, at the Otorkporlu Bridge, off the Odumase-Asesewa route in the Eastern Region.

The woman had been subjected to terrible actions such as cutting her tongue and private regions.

The motivation behind these horrible deeds is unknown, with Tetteh claiming that the chop bar owner paid him GHS500 every operation.

In an unexpected twist, the chop bar owner, who Tetteh claims recruited him for these ceremonies, flatly denies any participation in the deaths.

During an interrogation by the district police, she vehemently denies Tetteh’s charges, claiming that she has never planned a murder in her life.

As the inquiry continues, Tetteh and the chop bar owner remain in police jail, awaiting more interrogation and legal action.

Crime

Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in the murder of a military commander

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2 days ago

May 1, 2024

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According to Adom News' Seth Kofi Adjei, who covered the event, the conflict arose from a land dispute between the deceased military commander and some accused unlicensed developers. As the cops headed to the regional command to file a complaint, an eyewitness told Adom News that Benlord threatened to deal with them if they didn't stop pursuing the land and police matter. As his threats remained unanswered, he allegedly pursued them from behind and opened fire on the automobile. He reportedly shot the deceased, who was driving, seven times in the head and chest, forcing the car to crash into a gutter.

The Millennium City District Police Command has apprehended Benlord Ababio, popularly known as Nana Ben, the suspect in the murder of a military commander over a property dispute.

Nana Ben, who also serves as Millennium City’s Gyasehene, allegedly opened fire on a vehicle carrying three officers, killing one instantaneously.

The deceased was shot while driving his own Toyota RAV4 with the registration number GR 3591-24.

According to Adom News’ Seth Kofi Adjei, who covered the event, the conflict arose from a land dispute between the deceased military commander and some accused unlicensed developers.

As the cops headed to the regional command to file a complaint, an eyewitness told Adom News that Benlord threatened to deal with them if they didn’t stop pursuing the land and police matter.

As his threats remained unanswered, he allegedly pursued them from behind and opened fire on the automobile.

He reportedly shot the deceased, who was driving, seven times in the head and chest, forcing the car to crash into a gutter.

The policemen managed to depart the scene.

The wounded cop was sent to a mother and child hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the deceased’s body has been placed at the 37 Military Hospital.

Crime

Police officer nabbed for suspected shooting incident in Ashanti Region

Published

4 weeks ago

April 4, 2024

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In reaction to the tragedy, the Inspector-General of Police has met with the deceased's wife and family to offer condolences and assistance at this difficult time. A high-level police mission has also been despatched to meet with the impacted families and communities. Authorities have informed the public that a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the facts behind the incident. See the post below.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has apprehended a police officer who is alleged to have been engaged in a fatal shooting.

The incident occurred on April 4, 2024, at Manso Adubia, Ashanti Region.

“The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has detained a police officer for an alleged fatal shooting incident that occurred today, April 4th, 2024, at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region,” the Ghana Police Service stated on social media.

In reaction to the tragedy, the Inspector-General of Police has met with the deceased’s wife and family to offer condolences and assistance at this difficult time.

A high-level police mission has also been dispatched to meet with the impacted families and communities.

Authorities have informed the public that a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the facts behind the incident.

See the post below.

POLICE OFFICER DETAINED FOR ALLEGED SHOOTING INCIDENT

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has detained a Police Officer for an alleged fatal shooting incident which occurred today 4th April 2024, at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region. pic.twitter.com/sa512TWQew