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.
Early voting in Maryland's 2026 primary election ended Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast across Maryland.
One of the oldest John Doe cases in America has been solved, with help from DNA evidence and forensic genetic genealogy, according to a team at FHD Forensics.
A University of Maryland (UMD) football player was arrested for harassment, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Health advisories were issued for Bayside Beach, Upper Magothy Beach and Carrollton Manor in Maryland after testing found elevated levels of enterococci bacteria.
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
Early voting in Maryland's 2026 primary election ended Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast across Maryland.
The risk of severe storms remains low across the Baltimore metro.
One of the oldest John Doe cases in America has been solved, with help from DNA evidence and forensic genetic genealogy, according to a team at FHD Forensics.
A Maryland woman is set to return to the U.S. in a medevac after she got stuck in Panama after a medical emergency, according to an online fundraiser.
A University of Maryland (UMD) football player was arrested for harassment, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
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.
GYMGUYZ show WJZ different ways to stay in shape at home for Men's Health Month.
Destination Sitters explains how they can help provide babysitting services for families traveling with children.
Casey Cares Foundation is honoring fathers who have made sacrifices to help their children.
The Maryland Jockey Club highlighted the upcoming events they have at Laurel Park.
Pizza John's in Essex is celebrating 60 years of serving up delicious food to the Maryland community.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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
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.
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.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Showers are possible overnight Thursday in Maryland after a hot, windy day.
The risk of severe storms remains low across the Baltimore metro.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Chance of a few storms on Thursday, mostly dry weekend in Maryland
Few storms in Maryland on Thursday, mostly dry weekend
Health advisories have been issued for three Anne Arundel County beaches due to high bacteria levels.
Vice President Vance will not take part in Phase 2 of negotiations in Switzerland.
The new $14 million paint job at the reflecting pool in D.C. is peeling as crews attempt to fight algae.
Some Maryland lawmakers are demanding reforms after a primary mail-in ballot mix-up.
More than 10,000 pounds of marijuana were seized while on transit to England, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials in Baltimore.