3 Face Life Sentences In 2009 Kidnapping, Extortion & Murder Plot
Three people face a maximum life sentences for their role in kidnapping, extorting ransom money and killing a man in February 2009.
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Three people face a maximum life sentences for their role in kidnapping, extorting ransom money and killing a man in February 2009.
Harford County sheriff's deputies arrested the man they believe killed his mother, Joy Ojiabo.
Brianna Benlolo's grandfather spoke out by phone to the Associated Press, saying his granddaughter was so happy to be working again and says she had no connection to Darion Aguilar.
Two senators say 30 years in prison isn't long enough for someone who commits a ghastly murder. But right now, that's the maximum for defendants convicted of second-degree murder, according to Maryland law.
A Baltimore man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after orchestrating a nearly year-long murder conspiracy to avenge his cousin's killing.
An 18-year-old has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a man and the attempted robbery of another teenager in Salisbury.
A 19-year-old is dead after a fatal shooting Monday night.
A D.C. man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Hagerstown.
Anne Arundel County police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night.
Homicide detectives from Anne Arundel County will be on hand for a vigil marking the death of a retired school teacher who was fatally shot three years ago.
Baltimore police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning.
A man who prosecutors say fired his malfunctioning gun several times at employees in a store he was trying to rob has been convicted of attempted second-degree murder.
Maryland prosecutors plan to use a jailhouse informant in their murder case against a Port Deposit man accused of raping and killing a 10-year-old Cecil County girl.
Two women who police say killed two children while performing what they thought was an exorcism will remain held without bond and have psychiatric evaluations to determine if they are competent to stand trial, a judge said Tuesday.
A murder case in Maryland is getting national attention. We're hearing from the former pastor of a mom who police say killed her children during an exorcism.
New developments in a horrible attack out of Montgomery County that left two children dead and two more severely injured.
A vigil is being planned for a retired school teacher who was shot and killed in a Glen Burnie parking lot three years ago.
A Cockeysville man convicted for killing his parents and two brothers when he was 15 will not get a sentence modification.
A Washington man has been convicted of first-degree felony murder in the shooting of a Howard University student during a robbery in Mount Rainier.
Prosecutors say they won't oppose a venue change in the trial of Stephen McDaniel, who is accused of dismembering and killing Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings.
A Harford County teenager is in court, accused of killing his father back in 2012. Wednesday, he entered a guilty plea.
A Columbia man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for fatally shooting a man outside a house in Pasadena.
Prince George's County Police have charged a lounge owner with fatally shooting a man in the venue.
A Maryland man convicted of murdering his girlfriend last year has confessed to killing another woman he was living with three years earlier, police said Tuesday.
A former Westminster businessman convicted in one of Maryland's longest murder trials is dead.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.
A juvenile male has been pronounced dead after being found shot in West Baltimore on Friday night, police say.
A man was sentenced to life after he slashed someone with a sword at a train station in August 2024, the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City announced on Friday.
A dog was shot by Baltimore police and later euthanized after it bit its owner, department officials said.
DC United will face off against Inter Miami during a soccer match Saturday at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium.
Maryland will continue to experience cloudy conditions and rain over the weekend before spring-like temperatures return.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
A reported outbreak of Legionella bacteria at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore is prompting concerns from Maryland lawmakers.
The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood offers the U.S. Hockey teams crab cakes for life.
The Maryland Home and Garden Show returns to the State Fairgrounds.
CCBC President Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis talks about the recent award, and the many programs at the college that prepare students for transfer and career success.
Geno’s Steaks opened its first Baltimore location at Power Plant Live!.
Miss Shirley’s Cafe is joining Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week, which runs from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 15.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.
The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand's national rugby team.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/6/2026
Maryland will continue to see cloudy conditions and some wet weather this weekend.
Showers will be accompanied by a few thunderstorms on Saturday evening.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
More rain, gradually warmer in Maryland this weekend
40 firefighters respond to house fire in Harford County, caused by an accident in the kitchen area
A juvenile male has been pronounced dead after being found shot in West Baltimore on Friday night, police say.
An alleged outbreak of Legionella bacteria at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore is prompting concerns from Maryland lawmakers.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Baltimore Ravens ahead of NFL free agency. The Ravens could be facing a tough decision with center Tyler Linderbaum, who is reportedly seeking a deal that would make him the highest-paid center in the NFL. Torrey shares his thoughts on whether Baltimore should pay him. The guys also react to comments from tight end Isaiah Likely, who hinted during an appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams that his time in Baltimore may be coming to an end. Plus, Roman Hemby joins the show to talk about his career at Maryland, winning a national championship at Indiana and preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft. #NFLNews #NFL #RavensFlock #RavensNews