Breaking News

More () »

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Boyd Trial

Judge will issue written ruling on Eric Boyd's request for new trial

Boyd Trial

Judge to issue written ruling on Eric Boyd's request for new trial

Boyd was convicted in September for his role in the deaths of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom.
Boyd Trial

Judge denies ringleader in Christian-Newsom killings' petition for new trial

Attorneys for Lemaricus Davidson argue that Eric Boyd has now been proven to have killed Chris Newsom, not him.
Crime

Ringleader in Christian-Newsom killings wants "new information" from Boyd trial to be considered in his case

Lemaricus Davidson, 38, was convicted 10 years ago of kidnapping, raping and killing a couple who were about to go on a date.
Boyd Trial

Eric Boyd sentenced for his role in Christian-Newsom murders

He faces two life terms for his role in killing Chris Newsom and Channon Christian. The DA wants to stack his other convictions, ensuring he dies in prison.
Boyd Trial

'You're no longer getting away with murder' | Eric Boyd gets 2 consecutive life sentences plus 90 years

"We’ll never get over the deaths of Chris and Channon, but with the help of God, we’ll get through it," Hugh Newsom told the courtroom Wednesday.
Boyd Trial

Eric Boyd's sentence means he'll die behind bars

Boyd, 47, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 90 years by Judge Bob McGee at the end of the hearing.
Boyd Trial

Boyd gets 2 consecutive life sentences plus 90 years for Christian-Newsom murders

A judge sentenced Eric Boyd to two consecutive life sentences plus 90 years in the killings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom on Wednesday.
Boyd Trial

Eric Boyd sentencing on Wednesday

A Knox County judge will sentence Eric Boyd on remaining charges for his role in the murders of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom. According to court documents, Knox County prosecutors argue that Boyd poses a threat to society and should not get a chance to live outside of prison.
Boyd Trial

Newsoms thank George Thomas for testifying against Eric Boyd as judge approves reduced sentence

Convicted killer George Thomas cut a deal to get a new, shorter sentence in exchange for his testimony in the Eric Boyd trial.
Boyd Trial

Judge to address George Thomas' sentencing deal

A judge will once again consider shortening the sentence of convicted killer George Thomas on Monday.
Boyd Trial

'We got our man' | Newsoms describe behind-the-scenes work to get Boyd on trial

A gift from a convicted killer, frustration with authorities & a sentencing deal now in question have all been part of the parents' quest for justice for their son.