T he man who police believed murdered two Black men in separate “possibly racially motivated” shootings in Baton Rouge in September has pleaded not guilty to charges pending against him Wednesday, The Advocate reported. Kenneth Gleason , who also allegedly fired a gun at the home of an African-American family, was charged with one count each of first-degree murder, second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder on November 30. Gleason, 23, who is White, showed little emotion during his arraignment. The grief-stricken family of one of the men, Donald Smart , who Gleason stands accused of killing in cold blood on September 14 was flabbergasted by the alleged serial killer’s plea. Alleged Baton Rouge serial killer Kenneth Gleason pleads not guilty to murder, attempted murder counts at his arraignment https://t.co/71B8DT8RTZ — The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) December 13, 2017 “I was hoping and praying he (would) plead guilty so the family wouldn’t have to keep coming to court,” Tiquincia Smart , the teary-eyed sister of the 49-year-old slain man, said. “But we will be here every court day. … I truly believe justice will be served.” Smart was hammered with bullets while walking to his job at a Baton Rouge cafe. A second man, Bruce Cofield , 59, was fatally struck on September 12 in a shooting that prosecutors believe Gleason committed as well. Police have deemed both slayings random, as they have yet to find a connection between Gleason and the two men, who were walking on the side of a road at night during both shootings. Gleason approached both Smart and Cofield in the same manner, having fired bullets at them from inside his car before exiting to deliver more shots while standing over them. Gleason also stands accused of firing a shot at the home of the lone Black family on the block where he lived in the same week as Cofield and Smart’s shootings. No injuries were reported but two people were in the home at the time. Gleason’s case is still under investigation and officials are preparing for trial, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore III said. The DA has not decided whether to seek the death penalty, an alternative that came into view when Gleason was charged with first-degree murder. Smart’s family said they will be at every court date during Gleason’s trail. “(Donald Smart) did not deserve to be killed and shot down like that,” Lakisa Flowers , the mother of Smart’s three children who is now raising their 12 and 13-year-old daughters and a 15-year-old son on her own, said. “Everyday, I just try to be strong for my kids … I try not to show my tears in front of them.” Gleason is being held in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison without bond, WAFB reported. A motion hearing is slated for March 26. SOURCE: The Advocate , WAFB SEE ALSO: Is A Serial Killer Targeting Black Men In Baton Rouge? Serial Killer Suspected As Police Investigate Fourth Murder [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3440564″ overlay=”true”]
T ampa police arrested 24-year-old Howell Donaldson III on Tuesday and charged him with four counts of murder in a series of fatal shootings that kept the city’s Seminole Heights neighborhood on edge for nearly two months, CNN reported. READ MORE: Florida Killer Strikes Third Time “The real goal is to let the people of Seminole Heights be able to get a good night’s sleep. It’s been 51 days that they’ve been terrorized in their neighborhood and it is about letting these families know that we’re going to bring this person to justice, and letting this neighborhood get some rest,” Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said. BREAKING (photo): This is FL drivers license photo of #SeminoleHeights murder suspect 24 year old Howell E. Donaldson, III of Tpa arrested and charged with four counts of murder. No known motive or criminal history #developing @FOX13News pic.twitter.com/vz16Q09qQ5 — Mark Wilson FOX13 (@MarkWilsonTV) November 29, 2017 The first killing happened on Oct. 9, with the slaying of 22-year-old Benjamin Mitchell . Two days later, the suspected gunman shot Monica Hoffa , 32. Anthony Naiboa , 20, became the third victim on Oct. 19, and the police found 60-year-old Ronald Felton ’s body gunned down in the streets on Nov. 14. The police believe that a single killer committed the murders but were caution about saying that a serial killer was on the loose. These killings appeared to be random. The victims were fatally shot while walking across a street, standing in a parking lot or walking toward a bus stop. SEE ALSO: Is A Serial Killer Targeting Black Men In Baton Rouge? Authorities said they received a tip on Tuesday from an employee at a McDonald’s, located about three miles from where the killings took place, where Donaldson also worked. The suspect gave his co-worker a gun in a paper bag for safe-keeping, but the co-worker alerted the police. An officer detained Donaldson at the restaurant and called for backup. Investigators believe that Donaldson’s weapon was used in the fatal shootings. He admitted ownership of the gun but denied using it to kill anyone. SEE ALSO: Kansas City Murders Of White Men: Alleged Serial Killer Charged Phoenix Serial Killer Targeting People Of Color, Cops Say [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3478918″ overlay=”true”]
T ampa police arrested 24-year-old Howell Donaldson III on Tuesday and charged him with four counts of murder in a series of fatal shootings that kept the city’s Seminole Heights neighborhood on edge for nearly two months, CNN reported. READ MORE: Florida Killer Strikes Third Time “The real goal is to let the people of Seminole Heights be able to get a good night’s sleep. It’s been 51 days that they’ve been terrorized in their neighborhood and it is about letting these families know that we’re going to bring this person to justice, and letting this neighborhood get some rest,” Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said. BREAKING (photo): This is FL drivers license photo of #SeminoleHeights murder suspect 24 year old Howell E. Donaldson, III of Tpa arrested and charged with four counts of murder. No known motive or criminal history #developing @FOX13News pic.twitter.com/vz16Q09qQ5 — Mark Wilson FOX13 (@MarkWilsonTV) November 29, 2017 The first killing happened on Oct. 9, with the slaying of 22-year-old Benjamin Mitchell . Two days later, the suspected gunman shot Monica Hoffa , 32. Anthony Naiboa , 20, became the third victim on Oct. 19, and the police found 60-year-old Ronald Felton ’s body gunned down in the streets on Nov. 14. The police believe that a single killer committed the murders but were caution about saying that a serial killer was on the loose. These killings appeared to be random. The victims were fatally shot while walking across a street, standing in a parking lot or walking toward a bus stop. SEE ALSO: Is A Serial Killer Targeting Black Men In Baton Rouge? Authorities said they received a tip on Tuesday from an employee at a McDonald’s, located about three miles from where the killings took place, where Donaldson also worked. The suspect gave his co-worker a gun in a paper bag for safe-keeping, but the co-worker alerted the police. An officer detained Donaldson at the restaurant and called for backup. Investigators believe that Donaldson’s weapon was used in the fatal shootings. He admitted ownership of the gun but denied using it to kill anyone. SEE ALSO: Kansas City Murders Of White Men: Alleged Serial Killer Charged Phoenix Serial Killer Targeting People Of Color, Cops Say [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3478918″ overlay=”true”]
To call Ross Lynch’s performance as serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer ‘intense’ would be a gross understatement, if the ‘My Friend Dahmer’ trailer is any indication.
There are many entertaining ways to celebrate Halloween. Some folks drink. Some dress their children up like skunks . Others pretend as if they’re married to George Clooney . At The Hollywood Gossip, however, we watch a lot of television and, therefore, we’ve decided to pay tribute to this frightful annual occasion by focusing our scary efforts on the small screen. 17 Creepiest TV Characters Ever 1. Dandy Mott – American Horror Story: Freak Show Dandy would be freaky enough as a spoiled rotten kid. But make him a clown mask-wearing serial killer to boot? Yikes! Which characters give us the heebie jeebies? It varies. From overprotective biker chicks… to really spoiled young men… to evil spirits who kill and rape… to those who like to dine on the meat of fellow human beings, TV is a world full of the frightening. Which of the folks listed above will keep you up tonight? We’re very sorry for your lack of sleep, but we look forward to your answer!
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