Accident – Death – Obituary News : In a surprising turn of events, convicted murderers Scott Peterson and Alex Murdaugh are making headlines once again as they fight for their freedom in the courtroom. While Adnan Syed, known for the “Serial” podcast, has regained his freedom in 2022, there is still a slight chance he could be sent back to prison. Two other high-profile defendants, Bryan Kohberger and Richard Allen, are also awaiting their trials amidst legal wrangling, bizarre antics from attorneys, and wild speculation on social media.
### **Scott Peterson:**
**Victims:** Peterson’s wife, Laci, 27, and their unborn baby
**The crime:** Peterson is accused of killing his wife, who was eight months pregnant, on Dec. 23 or 24, 2002, in Modesto, California, and dumping her body in the San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve. The remains of Laci and her fetus were found separately on the shoreline in April 2003.
**Current status:** Peterson’s case took a new twist when the Los Angeles Innocence Project announced it was taking on his case, citing “newly discovered” evidence that could support his claims of innocence. A series of court hearings are scheduled to address post-conviction discovery, DNA testing, and motions to seal court records.
### **Bryan Kohberger:**
**Victims:** Xana Kernodle, 20; Ethan Chapin, 20; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; and Madison “Maddie” Mogen, 21
**The crime:** Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home in November 2022.
**Current status:** The Idaho Supreme Court denied Kohberger’s pretrial appeal to dismiss his indictment. The trial date, likely not before 2025, faces delays due to discovery disputes and requests for a change of venue.
### **Richard Allen:**
**Victims:** Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14
**The crime:** Allen was charged with the 2017 killings of the two girls in Delphi, Indiana, after being identified as a suspect in 2022.
**Current status:** The case has seen multiple legal battles, including attorney misconduct, discovery disputes, and requests for a change of venue. The trial date, initially set for October 2024, has been postponed to May 2025.
### **Alex Murdaugh:**
**Victims:** Maggie, 52, and Paul Murdaugh, 22
**The crime:** Murdaugh, a former attorney, was convicted of gunning down his wife and son at their rural hunting property in 2021.
**Current status:** Serving two life sentences, Murdaugh’s request for a new trial was denied after concerns about the county court clerk’s conduct. The case remains complex as legal proceedings continue.
### **Adnan Syed:**
**Victim:** Hae Min Lee, 18
**The crime:** Syed was convicted of Lee’s murder in 2000 but gained worldwide attention through the “Serial” podcast.
**Current status:** After his conviction was vacated in 2022, Syed remains free as his case goes through the courts. The Maryland Supreme Court is considering new evidence and victims’ rights petitions.
Stay tuned for further developments in these high-profile cases as they continue to unfold in the legal arena..