S.C. mother sentenced to life in sons' drownings
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A Union, SC, jury found Smith guilty of first-degree murder in the drowning deaths of her two sons, but sentenced her to life imprison rather than the death penalty on Jul 28, 1995. The defense argued that Smith had led a troubled life and had been molested by her stepfather.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Great Britain: toddler's murder stuns nation
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Two British juveniles were arraigned Feb 22, 1993, for the kidnapping and murder of two-year-old James Bulger. The youths had attempted to kidnap another child the same day of Bulger's murder. The age of both the victim and the suspects has attracted international attention.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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