Voluntary Manslaughter

An HVAC repairman, Larry Swindle, was killed by his coworker, Ashton Williams, during an argument over tools at a job site in Memphis. Williams, 21, was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter, firearm possession during a felony, and other offenses. The incident occurred at a homeowner's residence in the Midtown area, where neighbors reported a fight before the shooting.

David Simpson, a repeat offender, is alleged to have killed a man over a parking space dispute hours after being released from jail. He had previously served five years for voluntary manslaughter.

David Simpson, a 29-year-old with a history of violent crimes, was charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after allegedly shooting two men hours after his release on bond in Charlotte. The shooting followed a dispute over parking at an apartment complex, with surveillance video showing Simpson leaving the scene with a weighted bag containing a weapon.

Courtney Samplatsky was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for fatally shooting Sincere Johnson during a drug-related dispute in Rutland. She pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault, with the judge citing her substance use disorder and mental health challenges as factors in the plea deal.

David Simpson, a 29-year-old with a prior manslaughter conviction, is accused of killing a man and injuring another in a Charlotte apartment complex shooting hours after being released from jail. The incident, stemming from a parking dispute, led to Simpson being charged with first-degree murder and facing multiple felonies. His girlfriend, Shameka Scott, was also arrested for allegedly helping him evade capture.

Howard County police officers who fatally shot 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie, a man with autism, will not face charges, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown. The AG's office found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges, including violations of Maryland's use of force statute, voluntary manslaughter, or second-degree murder, after reviewing body camera footage showing LaMorie carrying a knife and approaching officers.

Courtney Samplatsky, arrested in 2022 for second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sincere Johnson in Rutland, has agreed to a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. She will serve 10 years in prison under a 15-25 year sentence, with a plea hearing scheduled for July 31. Her husband, Michael O’Brien, initially charged in the case, had his charges dropped due to insufficient evidence.

A Vermont woman was charged with voluntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment after her pit bull killed her 78-year-old father, who had dementia. The dog, which had a history of attacking two other people, mauled the victim at his daughter’s home, leading to its euthanasia. The case is being treated as a rare criminal matter due to the dog’s prior violent behavior and the owner’s alleged negligence.

A man and woman from Rosebud, South Dakota, were sentenced to federal prison for voluntary manslaughter following their convictions. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte oversaw the sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons.