Hit Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Hotel Heir Murder
A hit man was sentenced Thursday to more than 17 years behind bars for killing South Florida millionaire Ben Novack Jr. and his mother under the direction of the millionaire's wife.
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Hit Man Set To Be Sentenced In Hotel Heir Murder
It's sentencing day for the hitman who admitted killing South Florida millionaire Ben Novack Jr. and his mother.
Man Sentenced In Killing Of S. Fla. Hotel Heir
One of the men involved in the 2009 killing of a South Florida millionaire has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Narcy Novack, the South Florida woman who was convicted of hiring hit men to beat her husband and mother-in-law to death has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Novack Murder Trial In 2nd Day Of Deliberations
Jury deliberations have resumed Tuesday in the case against Narcy Novack and her brother Cristobal Veliz in the 2009 killings of her millionaire husband and mother-in-law in 2009.
Jury Begins Deliberations In Novack Murder Trial
Jury deliberations are underway in the case against Narcy Novack and her brother Cristobal Veliz in the 2009 killings of her millionaire husband and mother-in-law in 2009.
Jury To Get Case Monday In Novack Murder Trial
Jury deliberations are expected to begin Monday in the case against Narcy Novack and her brother Cristobal Veliz in the 2009 killings of her millionaire husband and mother-in-law in 2009.
Jury Could Get Case Friday In Novack Murder Trial
Jury deliberations are expected to begin Friday in the case against Narcy Novack and her brother Cristobal Veliz in the 2009 killings of her millionaire husband and mother-in-law in 2009.
Closing Arguments Resume In Novack Murder Trial
Closing arguments resumed Thursday in the murder trial of Narcy Novak and her brother Cristobal Veliz charged in the death of Novack's husband and mother in 2009.
Closing Arguments Expected In Novack Murder Trial
Closing arguments are scheduled to get underway Tuesday in the trial of Narcy Novack and her brother.
Narcy Novack Caught On Camera Moments Before Alleged Crowbar Attack
From the start, the Narcy Novack murder trial has been a family affair.
Closing Arguments Delayed In Novack Murder Trial
Closing arguments, scheduled to take place Monday in the trial of Narcy Novack and her brother, have been delayed.
Narcy Novack Won't Testify At Her Trial
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Narcy Novack's Brother Denies Involvement In NY, S. Fla. Murders
One of two people, on trial for killing South Florida millionaire Ben Novack Jr. said in court Monday he had nothing to do with it.
Judge Issues Gag Order In Narcy Novack Murder Trial
The judge in the Narcy Novack murder trial has issued a gag order after the defendant made bizarre claims to the media in a jailhouse phone interview.
Witness: Narcy Novack Handed A Pillow To Muffle Husband's Screams
A witness said that barbells, a utility knife, and a pillow played a role in the murder of hotel heir, Ben Novack Jr.
Witness: Narcy Novack Pointed Out Husband To Attackers
One of two men, allegedly hired to kill South Florida millionaire Ben Novack Jr. testified Thursday that Novack's wife pointed out her husband to the attackers by stroking his hair in a restaurant.
Prosecutors: Narcy Novack Did It For The Money
Prosecutors in the trial of Narcy Novack are focusing on the financial motive she had to kill her millionaire husband Ben Novack Jr. and his mother.
Novack Millionaire Murder Trial Gets Underway
It's day one in the trial of Narcy Novack who is accused in the murder of her Ft. Lauderdale millionaire husband and his mother.
Narcy Novack's Trial Scheduled To Begin Monday
Trial is scheduled to get underway Monday for Narcy Novack who is accused of having her millionaire Ben Novack Jr. husband killed in a New York motel room.
Judge Rules To OK "Chatty" Statements In Narcy Novack Trial
A federal judge ruled Friday in New York that Narcy Novack's "chatty" statements to police after the killing of her millionaire husband were voluntary and can be used as evidence at her murder trial.
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