Zackery Alexander avoids the death sentence in a murder-for-hire plot arranged by fellow soldier David Wi, who wanted his estranged wife and the rest of her family killed.
Esmeralda Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas could face up to 20 years in prison if she is found to have sold her child for the purposes of performing sexual activities.
Anna Mae Blessing hid two pistols in her robe before opening fire on her 72-year-old son, just days after he mentioned placing her in an assisted living facility, police say.