Category Archives: crime and punishment

Karen McCarron Sentenced to 36 Years for Murder of Katie

The waiting is over. Just a couple of hours ago, from the Peoria Journal-Star: PEKIN – Karen McCarron was sentenced to 36 years in prison today for suffocating her autistic daughter in 2006 and a request for a new trial was denied. McCarron will have to serve 100 percent of the sentence and would be … Continue reading Karen McCarron Sentenced to 36 Years for Murder of Katie

Breaking News – Karen McCarron Found Guilty on All Charges

Many of us have been following the murder trial of Karen McCarron. She killed her daughter, 3-year-old Katie McCarron, the day before Mother’s Day in 2006. Katie was autistic. Many of us were scared that there wouldn’t be an impartial jury. There were real fears that the press coverage in the weeks after the murder … Continue reading Breaking News – Karen McCarron Found Guilty on All Charges

Karen McCarron on Trial – Finally

I’ll write more about this later, when I have more physical and emotional energy. Katie McCarron’s alleged murder by her mother the day before Mother’s day in 2006. Katie McCarron, 3 years old, had autism. Her death was followed by one of the vilest parade of perfomances I have ever witnessed – by members of … Continue reading Karen McCarron on Trial – Finally

George Exoo Free – Extradition Request Denied

George Exoo, who fashioned his own form of “suicide tourism,” is a free man today. Irish authorities wanted to arrest and try Exoo on charges related to his role in the death of Rosemary Toole. NDY has been following Exoo’s case for quite awhile, as evidenced by this 2002 press release. It’s been a long … Continue reading George Exoo Free – Extradition Request Denied