killing

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Tamasi’s sworn account of what happened on the night of the Spivey killing, Sept. 9, 2023, raises further questions about the deputy chief’s behind-the-scenes influence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A 12-year-old girl with a love of punk rock becomes entangled in the case of a local killing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The condolence video was released after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia airport in New York shortly after landing, killing Forest and another pilot, Mackenzie Gunther.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When Agent Burger interrogated Rose, she insisted that she’d nothing to do with Anna’s killing.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann