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.


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.
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Jesse Alvarez took the stand and told jurors that undiagnosed autism played a part in his obsession with ex-girlfriend.
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Jesse Milton Alvarez's apparent obsession with ex-girlfriend Amy Gembara led to him killing her fiancé.
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Amy Gembara, takes the stand in the Lover Stalker Murder Trial.
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Kielee Sonnemann booking photo
Crowd gathers outside Karen Read hearing
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combo image of Kielee Sonnemann and dog
Defense Attorney Jeff Laybourne delivers opening statement
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Prosecutor Felicia Easter delivers opening statements
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Sarah Boone in court.
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Screenshot of Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli arguing.
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Prosecutor in Agee case hands judge a note.
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Keith Agee testifies in court
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Keith Agee getting arrested
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Keith Agee in court
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Keith Agee sits in court
Gareth Pursehouse sentencing
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Donna Adelson
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Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito
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Davido and Karen Koeps
Katie Ferguson
Defense Attorney Donna Kuchler
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Katherine Magbanua testifies
Joran van der Sloot audio
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Chad Daybell sits during a court hearing
8x8 room built in garage
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