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11
Jun

Woman faces death penalty in Richmond after plot to kill stepson, husband

June 10, 2010

A woman will face the death penalty in Richmond for plotting to kill her husband and stepson, according to newsleader.com.

If she is executed, she will be the first woman to be put to death since 1912.

The woman sought to collect a $250,000 life insurance policy.

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Do you think all who were involved in this Richmond tragedy should be put to death? What are your thoughts about this woman facing the death penalty in Richmond for this heinous crime?

If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has been wrongfully killed in Richmond, the Richmond wrongful death lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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3
Jun

Man taken to Richmond examiner’s office following death

June 3, 2010

A man’s body has been taken to a Richmond medical examiner’s office after he drowned from falling from a house boat, according to WAVY.com.

The 58-year-old Virginia man was reported not to have a life jacket on.

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What safety precautions do you take when your family goes out on the water? Do you think Virginia law enforcement officials do enough to make sure everyone follows the law?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Richmond wrongful death accident, the Richmond wrongful death lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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22
Apr

Virginia bicyclist dead after accident

A Virginia bicyclist was involved in a fatal accident when it was hit by a government vehicle at a busy Virginia intersection.

According to the article from The Daily Progress, the government worker who was involved in the accident was placed on administrative leave with pay.

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Are you an avid Virginia bike rider? What safety precautions do you take before you ride your bike, and what safety concerns do you face in regard to motorists? Do you always feel safe in the areas where you ride in Virginia?

If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has been involved in a wrongful death accident in Virginia, the Virginia wrongful death lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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25
Mar

Overnight shooting causes Virginia wrongful death

March 25, 2008

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning Tyler Avenue, according to The Daily Press.

Police discovered the wrongful death just before midnight suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper part of his body.

The Virginia wrongful death victim died at 12:40 a.m. at a local hospital.

There are no suspects or motives as of yet in the Virginia wrongful death, according to police.

Read More: http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/newport_news/dp-local_nnhomicide_0323mar23,0,6522912.story

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20
Mar

Murder indictment sought for Richmond wrongful death

March 20, 2008

Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that prosecutors are seeking a first-degree murder indictment today against a man involved with the Richmond wrongful death.

This man shot a bondsman from South Richmond three times from behind as the bondsman tried to take him to jail for not appearing in court on a felony drug charge.

A multijurisdictional grand jury will be asked to indict the shooter for first-degree murder and unlawful use of a firearm. He has appeared once by videoconference in the Richmond General District Court on a general murder charge. A preliminary hearing for the Virginia wrongful death is scheduled in Manchester on that charge sometime next week.

Read More: http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-03-19-0183.html

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16
Nov

Virginia auto accident has at least one confirmed fatality

November 16, 2007

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that at least one fatality has been confirmed in a Virginia car accident that happened around 8 a.m. Friday.

Two vehicles were involved in the Virginia auto accident that had traffic backed up in northbound lanes. The lanes have since been cleared of the car accident and state police are investigating.

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http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-11-16-0275.html

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13
Nov

Death of Kanye West’s mother a potential wrongful death

November 13, 2007

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that an autopsy is schedule Tuesday for Kanye West’s mother to determine if medical malpractice had led to a wrongful death. Preliminary information suggested Donda West died from surgical complications that could have caused a wrongful death.

It wasn’t immediately clear what kind of surgery she had, but had been previously turned down for plastic surgery because of a medical condition.

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http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/tuesday.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-11-13-0159.html

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6
Nov

Man dies in Virginia motorcycle accident

November 6, 2007

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that a man was killed Wednesday in a Virginia motorcycle accident when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a jersey wall on the interstate.

The 24-year-old motorcycle accident victim crashed around noon just north of Poindexter Street in Chesapeake.

The 2007 death toll in Virginia car accidents and motorcycle accidents on the highway last week was up to 852, up from the 781 as of the same day in 2006.

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http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/breakingnews.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-11-01-0125.html

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2
Nov

Day care pool accident ends in Virginia wrongful death

November 2, 2007

A one-year-old girl passed away Tuesday after being revived by CPR last week from a fall in a home day care pool, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The Virginia wrongful death happened when the girl fell in the pool on Oct. 24 and was revived by the woman who runs the day care in her own and a police sergeant.

The names of the girl and day care operator have not been released, but a police spokesperson said the girl passed away at 1:39 a.m.

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http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/vaapwire.apx.-content-articles-AP-2007-10-30-0016.html

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24
Sep

Mother seeks $5 million in Virginia wrongful death suit against CSX

Kingsport Times News reported that a woman is seeking $5 million in a Virginia wrongful death suit against CSX. Her son was killed in 2006 in a Virginia auto accident with a CSX train in Unicoi. The wrongful death suit says the train crew did not sound the horn as it approached the crossing where the car accident happened.

CSX says in the Virginia wrongful death suit that the train crew not only sounded the horn, but rang its bell and flashed headlights repeatedly as it approached the crossing, and that the woman’s son drove across the tracks without looking.

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