Crimes of Passion

Crimes of passion are typically unplanned and may involve violent or aggressive behavior towards a romantic partner or family member. Such crimes consider many aspects of the crime committed, including their legal definition, psychological factors, and potential consequences.


Blake Scanlon sits at defense table
Blake Scanlon's defense attorney delivers closing arguments.
Detective testifies in court
Suzanne Verrill testifies
Jeffrey Verrill testifies
Dr. Thomas Andrews
Cola Beale looking at camera in courtroom
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Jesse Alvarez is pictured in court.
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A jury deliberated before returning a verdict for Jesse Alvarez, who's accused in the 2021 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend's new fiancé.
Jesse Alvarez took the stand and told jurors that undiagnosed autism played a part in his obsession with ex-girlfriend.
Jesse Milton Alvarez's apparent obsession with ex-girlfriend Amy Gembara led to him killing her fiancé.
Amy Gembara, takes the stand in the Lover Stalker Murder Trial.
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Crowd gathers outside Karen Read hearing
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Defense Attorney Jeff Laybourne delivers opening statement
Prosecutor Felicia Easter delivers opening statements