The Joppatowne man accused of killing his family’s houseguest and eating portions of the man’s body has been ruled unfit to stand trial, according to court records. In an Aug. 13 letter to Judge Stephen M. Waldron, Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph Cassilly said Alexander Kinyua, 21, is not competent to stand trial. His letter […]
Alleged Joppatowne Cannibal Indicted for Murder, Sent to Mental Health Facility
From the State’s Attorney Office of Harford County: On 19 June 2012, the Harford County Grand Jury indicted Alexander Kinyua, 21, for the murder of Kujoe Bonsafo Agyei-Kodie,37, on May 25, 2012. The indictment charges one count of First Degree Murder and one count of Carrying a Weapon with Intent to Injure. The indictment follows […]
Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Life Plus 30 Years for 2007 Keyser Motel Murder
An Aberdeen man was sentenced Monday to life in prison plus 30 years for the 2007 murder at an Aberdeen motel of his co-worker, the final step in a “cold case” solved more than three years after the slaying. Mark E. Christian, 24, was found guilty earlier this year of the Aug. 18, 2007 murder […]
Harford County State’s Attorney Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office: The week of April 22-28, 2012, is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). This annual observance seeks to increase public awareness of, and knowledge among crime victims and survivors about the wide range of rights and services available to people who have been victimized by crime. The theme […]
16-Yr-Old Bel Air Boy Indicted for 1st Degree Murder; Will be Tried as Adult in Death of His Father
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office: Robert C. Richardson, 16 years old, was indicted by the Harford County Grand Jury for First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder and Use of a Handgun in a Crime of Violence in the death of his father, Robert Richardson, Jr. The case was presented to the Grand Jury […]
State’s Attorney Cassilly Not Among 5 Nominees for Harford County Circuit Court Judicial Appointment; 3 Assistant State’s Attorneys Among Finalists
A state committee tasked with nominating potential replacements for a vacant Harford County Circuit Court judicial vacancy passed over State’s Attorney Joe Cassilly last week, instead nominating a district court judge, Cecil County’s Deputy State’s Attorney, and three assistant state’s attorneys who work for Cassilly. On Thursday, a Judicial Nominating Committee narrowed the list of […]
Butanis, Cassilly and 9 Others Seek to Replace Retiring Harford County Circuit Court Judge Marshall
Eleven people – mostly Bel Air lawyers, with a state’s attorney and district court judge sprinkled in – seek appointment by Governor Martin O’Malley to replace retiring Harford County Circuit Court Judge Thomas E. Marshall. The list of 11 candidates under consideration for nomination and appointment includes: – Hiram Edward Andrews, III, Bel Air general […]
Sen. Jacobs Named Legislator of the Year in Senate by Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association
From the office of Sen. Nancy Jacobs: The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association has just named Senator Nancy Jacobs, Minority Leader, (R-Cecil/Harford) as the Maryland Senate’s Legislator of the Year. State’s Attorney’s from all 23 Maryland Counties and Baltimore City are gathered today in Ocean City for their Summer Conference. They have voted to honor Senator […]
