Murder

Factors that contribute to aggravated murder in Utah

People may not realize just how important criminal classifications are. People may think all felonies are treated alike, or that…

10 years ago

Juvenile arrested in Utah murder case

Criminal charges have the potential to change a person's life forever. This is particularly true when the charges are felonies.…

10 years ago

26 years after death, Utah man charged with murder

There are some cases that police have a difficult time solving. In their desperation to avoid a cold case, they…

10 years ago

Violent crime and teens: Culpable adults or developing juveniles?

Readers have no doubt heard about the most recent incident of school violence to make national news. The incident at…

10 years ago

Evidence vs. art: Can violent rap lyrics be taken as confessions?

There have been many cases over the years involving criminals who almost got away with their crimes but were eventually…

10 years ago

Esar Met’s murder trial continues

The murder trial of a 27-year-old Burmese refugee continues today. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Esar Met is accused…

10 years ago

Davis County man found not guilty of homicide due to insanity

An autistic and mentally-ill Utah man was recently ruled not guilty in his mother's homicide by reason of insanity. Authorities…

11 years ago

Trucker Pleads Guilty to Utah Murder

A 66-year-old trucker recently pleaded guilty to capital murder charges in connection with the homicide of a 24-year-old woman whose…

12 years ago

What Juror Confusion Over Terms Can Mean in a Murder Case

When a jury considers guilt in a criminal case, it also is asked to consider the intent of the person…

12 years ago

Insane One Minute, Then Sane the Next: How the Insanity Defense in a Murder Case is Interpreted by Utah Courts

By: Greg Smith and Brett Skidmore Can a person be legally insane one moment, then the next moment suddenly become…

13 years ago