Murder

Selma murder victim’s sister seeks justice in his death

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is speaking out about a court system that she says is lacking in speed and fairness to the families of murder victims. Five years ago, Virginia Minniefield’s 58 year old brother Joseph was killed by his girlfriend’s 24 year old son — over a dog. Both mother and son were charged in…

Selma man pleads guilty to charges including attempted murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man gets a 20 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to several charges in a Dallas County courtroom earlier this week. Forty year old Alfred Bell plead guilty to attempted murder — rape — and criminal mischief. District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says Bell was about to go on trial — when he…

Judge sentences Selma man to prison in 2022 Selma murder case

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man gets sentenced to prison in a 2022 Selma murder case. Antonio Hardy was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of Anthony Patterson. Patterson was shot and killed in Selma — on the corner of First Avenue and Kayser Avenue. Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins — was the sentencing judge. Categories:…

Wanted Dallas Co. murder suspect turns himself in

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A wanted murder suspect is behind bars tonight — accused in the death of a 23 year old Perry County man. Thirty year old Anthony Finney of Selma — turned himself in Monday night to officers at the Selma Police Department. Finney was wanted for murder — in the death of Christian Moore. Moore had…

Second suspect arrested and charged in Valley Grande murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office makes another arrest — in a deadly shooting in Valley Grande last month. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 23 year old Cameron Smith of Selma — is charged with murder in the death of 21 year old Genesis Barnett. Barnett was shot and killed a month ago at a house on…