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.


Jesse Alvarez Sentencing
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Amy Gembarra
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McGee Verdict
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penny mcgee appears in court
Monica and Fabio Sementilli
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Jesse Alvarez is pictured in court.
Kevin Ellis
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Jake Wagner Sentenced
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Rita Newcomb sentenced in Ohio Family Massacre Trial
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Angela Wagner Sentenced
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Judge Jonathan Hein
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Jake Wagner, Angela Wagner, and Rita Newcomb
combo image of Kielee Sonnemann and dog
Young male prison inmate sits stoicly as he listens to his sentencing.
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Young male prison inmate stands before a microphone and speaks in court.
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Young woman with a cane wears a mint greet tee shirt as she embraces a member of law enforcement.
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Young man gives a fiery dressing town to a young male defendant in a prison suit.
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Middle-aged woman delivers a victim impact statement.
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Daniel Pearson
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spencer pearson mugshot
man appears in court with female attorney
defendant reads paper statement in court
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defendant reading paper statement in court
Young man with dark brown hair
woman with braids sits in courtroom
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Young woman crying in court
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Three photos, one smiling, one with sonogram and one of teen looking at her phone.
Booking photos of Katherine Magbanua, Sigfredo Garcia, Luis Rivera
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