How to Use double murder in a Sentence
double murder
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The double murder trial began in January and after about six weeks of testimony, Murdaugh was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his wife and son.
— Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Aug. 2024 -
At the time, she was accused of double murder in the killing of a pregnant woman.
— Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2023 -
The convoy held the jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
— CBS News, 4 Mar. 2023 -
Being accused of a double murder did not jibe with the smiling face on screen.
— David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 -
Police said Benitez Villa was the wheel man in the double murder.
— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024 -
If he is found guilty of double murder, Murdaugh would face 30 years to life in prison without parole.
— Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 July 2022 -
Hosier, 69, has maintained his innocence in the double murder for which he was sentenced to death.
— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2024 -
Despite the end of the double murder trial, there are still plenty of unanswered questions left for the survivors.
— Stacey Grant, Seventeen, 8 Mar. 2023 -
Next, Hightower is believed to have been involved in the double murder of a couple in Dadeville that Friday evening.
— Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2023 -
Alex Murdaugh returns to the stand in his double murder trial and thousands of animals have died in the wake of the toxic Ohio train derailment.
— Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2023 -
Speculation raged in the wake of Alex's conviction for the double murder that his living son, Buster, was involved.
— Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 31 Mar. 2023 -
In the nearly two decades since his conviction in the heinous double murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son Conner, Scott Peterson has remained tight-lipped about the case.
— Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 -
After the double murder conviction in March, Murdaugh was sentenced to two life sentences in prison.
— Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024 -
Was at the scene this morning of a double murder/suicide... heartbreaking talking with the father/grandfather of the victims.
— Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023 -
The double murder trial began in January and after about six weeks of testimony, Murdaugh was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his wife and son.
— Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2024 -
No one was spotted on surveillance footage leaving or entering the home on the day of the double murder, until Gama’s parents showed up around noon, the warrant stated.
— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 -
The three-part documentary premiered Wednesday, during the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, which is in its fifth week.
— Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday in the double murder trial of Bryan Miller, who was arrested eight years ago and could be sentenced to death if found guilty.
— Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2023 -
But the double murder trial lasting eight months also left Simpson ostracized and facing big hurdles to get his life back on track.
— Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024 -
Amy returned to the stand Wednesday in her ex-husband's double murder trial, which has been underway since October.
— Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2023 -
The South Carolina judge who oversaw the double murder trial of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh has asked to be removed from future proceedings in the high-profile case.
— Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2023 -
The double murder occurred a day after Manson followers killed Sebring, Tate, and three others.
— Frank Witsil, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023 -
Legend has it the Château de Brissac saw a double murder during the 15th century — an unfaithful wife by the name of Charlotte de Breze and her romantic partner killed by her husband.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023 -
In 1996, the Menendez brothers were subsequently sentenced to life in prison without parole for their parents' double murder.
— Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023 -
Closing arguments in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh ended on Wednesday.
— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2023 -
Meanwhile, Jenner’s husband Robert Sr. went on to represent Simpson in his double murder trial.
— Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 -
Amy Miller took the stand late Wednesday and testified through Thursday at her former husband's double murder trial, which has been running since October.
— Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023 -
While he was acquitted of the murders in a criminal trial, a separate jury found Simpson liable for the double murder in a civil trial.
— Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024 -
After the double murder on Via Strozzi in 2010, the half-dozen detectives of the local anti-mafia squad began an investigation christened China Truck.
— Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 12 July 2023 -
Buster, 26, is Alex's eldest and only surviving son, who testified in defense of his father during the double murder trial that began on Jan. 25.
— Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2023
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