ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jury chosen for capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
A jury has now been selected for the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery, who’s charged with killing 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard in 2019.
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Marengo County man charged with murder
A Marengo County man has been charged with murder in the death of man who had been reported missing.
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, the son of acclaimed director Rob Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his parents.
Selma shooting leaves one man dead and another one behind bars
From the Action 8 News West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly shooting Friday night in Selma. Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that the incident happened at around 8:30 — on the 1200 block of 9th Avenue. He says 43 year old Mark Myles was killed. And 43…
Selma police detectives investigate the city’s first homicide of 2026
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the new year. A murder investigation is under in Selma after a man is found shot to death over the weekend. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators continue to gather information about the shooting — and the circumstances surrounding it. “Our detectives are working diligently on…
Investigators uncover new evidence in Demopolis murder case
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Demopolis murder suspect is now facing additional charges after investigators uncover new evidence in the case. Marengo County District Attorney Rachel England says investigators have found new evidence in the 2023 death of Damon Lee Gibson of Linden. She says the discovery of more remains in Myrtlewood, AL — has lead to another arrest…
Murder victim’s mother raising money for son’s burial expense
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The mother of a teen recently murdered in Wilcox County — is trying to raise money to bury her son. Nicole McCall is living through a family tragedy. First — her 18 year old son Keyonate and his 17 teen year old friend went missing. Then her brother — Antonio Ausbon — was killed —…
Montgomery man pleads guilty to murder, attempted murder
A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to a shooting that left a woman dead and a man injured.
Wanted Selma murder suspect captured in Boston
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A wanted Selma murder suspect on the run from police — is caught by authorities in Boston. Dallas County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says 44 year old Marico Lee was captured by authorities last week. Lee was wanted for the murder of Pollard Moultrie. Moultrie was found shot at Beech Creek Apartments — and…
Murder investigation underway following Sunday shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is dead following a shooting Sunday night in Selma in the area of Eugene Avenue and F.D. Reese Street. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers dispatched to the scene — discovered a vehicle with a gunshot victim on its way to the hospital. The victim was identified as 34 year old Jakeisha Moore….
