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The Springford Murders: 10 Years Later

Nearly 10 years have gone by since one of the most gruesome murder cases in Montgomery’s history. Brent Springford Jr. killed his mother and father with an ax handle. We’re going back in time to hear some of the details you didn’t hear when the murder happened. The main witness of the case and best friend of the Springfords speaks out to media for the first time.

“The Springford Murders: 10 Years Later” Part 1: Who Were the Springfords?

Tonight at 10 p.m. — we have an Alabama News Network Extra on CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery. We’re taking you back 10 years ago to tell you what you didn’t hear about one of the most gruesome murder cases in Montgomery’s history: The murders of Charlotte and Brent Springford who were killed with an ax-handle by their son. The man who found the bodies is speaking to the media for the first time.

Drowned Montgomery Police Officer Laid To Rest As Hero

Friends, family, and fellow officers together today to remember the life of Lietuenant Rian Rider, a Montgomery police officer who drowned at Orange Beach over the Fourth of July holiday.

Everyone who spoke reflected on Lieutenant Rider’s easy smile and love for children. They spoke of how he was a true hero.