Charging Documents Say Evelyn Player Died Defending Herself, Police Found Suspect Through DNA
The woman's suspected killer, identified as 62-year-old Manzie Smith Jr., was arrested Wednesday.
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The woman's suspected killer, identified as 62-year-old Manzie Smith Jr., was arrested Wednesday.
Police on Thursday identified Manzie Smith, Jr., a 62-year-old Baltimore man with a criminal record, as the suspect in the murder of Evelyn Player, a church volunteer stabbed to death last month.
It was Mervo's first time in the championship, a way for the team to honor a team member who passed away this season.
Two jurors were replaced with alternates after one person was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and another juror said they saw news coverage of the case.
It's just one of three chaotic scenes that happened in Maryland high schools Thursday.
The retention ponds lie on the outskirts of Old Ellicott City, but some projects in town are complete like a new culvert system at the top of Main Street
A student was arrested Thursday following a fight at Franklin High School that sent another student to the hospital.
A man accused of attacking two Asian American woman with a cinderblock inside their Baltimore liquor store is pleading not criminally responsible.
Many in the crowd said after a year off because of the pandemic, Thursday's monument lighting felt even more special.
Some Baltimore area residents in Hampden said the plan seemed like a step in the right direction.
For more than four decades, Sue Yutzy regularly called Baltimore County police to try to keep her best friend's murder case alive.
The theme of the commercial surrounds NFL kickoff, small businesses and of course, the popular whiskey company.
Baltimore police and city officials on Thursday said 62-year-old Manzie Smith Jr. had been arrested and charged with the murder of Evelyn Player, a 69-year-old church staffer who was found dead inside the Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore last month.
Former Baltimore judge Katie Curran O'Malley formally announced Thursday that she is running for attorney general.
The Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter is seeking public donations for its nearly depleted Franky Fund, which pays for emergency care of the more than 800 animals who need treatment each year.
Tuesday's high temperatures will top out in the lower to middle 90s. Triple digit highs are possible Wednesday.
Help is on the way for businesses hurt by the sudden closure of the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
A family dog is responsible for igniting a fire that killed three pets and left $150,000 worth of damage to a home in Harford County on Friday, July 10, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
A fire broke out at a vacant school in northwest Baltimore late Monday night.
Friends and family gathered on Monday to celebrate the life of former WJZ reporter and sports anchor Stan Saunders, who died on Friday, June 26.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Sammy Pirrone from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Julie Hershman from Meals on Wheels sit down with us in studio to discuss their partnership and how it embodies Girl Scouts’ mission.
The BSO is performing two concerts at Boordy Vineyards this summer as part of its Summerfest schedule, including a night of opera.
Emily Williamson joins us with three great reads including a famous race in the early 1900's, an immigration story with a twist and a small-town suburbia shake up.
DJ Quicksilva and museum founder Jeremy Beaver join us to talk about the museum, showcase some unique merchandise from the museum’s retail store and share how you can celebrate Hip-Hop’s birthday right here in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Amy Kawata and Greg Padgett test Rita’s newest summer flavor straight from their food truck.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Tuesday's high temperatures in the Baltimore area will top out in the lower to middle 90s. Triple digit highs are possible in Maryland Wednesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures ramp up this week in Maryland
Steamy temperatures ahead in Maryland this week
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has the latest on the closure of the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Extreme heat returns to Maryland this week
Video shows pet spark fire to Harford County house
Officials say construction work at Glen Burnie high rise was not permitted