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AFTER four hugely successful series, I Am A Killer is back for a fifth season.
The Netflix docuseries sees real life murderers talk about their crimes, how they feel about killing another person, and also life behind bars.
The true crime show I Am A Killer has proved a huge hit for Netflix.
It gives fans the chance to hear first hand from real life murderers who are serving lengthy sentences.
On the new season, viewers will meet two different men who killed their grandmothers, a remorseful convict who has been locked away since he was a teenager, and a woman who swears she has been wrongly imprisoned.
Another story sees a man locked up for 60 years after killing someone with a single stab wound.
In 2005, Jamel Hatcher shot and killed his girlfriend Danielle Boone during an argument.
He fled the scene, leaving behind their three-week-old daughter Chyanne.
Hatcher eventually pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison
In the Netflix documentary I Am A Killer, he talks about how he has “turned his life” around in prison by helping other convicts – but not everyone believes his rehabilitation is genuine.
The case of Rex Groves is about a man who killed his own grandmother.
Speaking in the Netflix documentary he said: “I felt nothing, it didn’t bother me.”
“I remember thinking, ‘I just killed somebody, it’s not a big deal, it’s just a body.'”
However, he admitted this state of mind was due to the fact he was heavily under the influence of drugs.
My grandmother came outside, and as soon as she looked at me, I shot her. The first thing that went through my mind was, ‘I f*****d up.’
Christian Sims
Groves was initially intending to kill his father, and went to his grandmother’s to “calm down” as her home was his “safe haven”.
But in a state of paranoia, fuelled by drugs, he stabbed his grandmother to death with a pair of scissors.
In 2009, Groves was handed a 65 year sentence for his crime.
In 1997, Higinio Gonzalez killed a store clerk during an armed robbery when he was just 16.
He was sentenced to life in prison, after he fatally shot shop owner Eric Pavilionis in the chest.
However, Gonzalez has always maintained he didn’t know the gun he had was loaded.
Although he is a lifer, he has the option to apply for parole after he has served 30 years of his sentence, which will be in 2027.
Gonzalez is incarcerated at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana.
Ashley Morrison and Christian Sims were convicted of killing his grandmother in Texas in December 2014.
Talking about killing Annie Lois Sims on Netflix’s I Am A Killer, Christian described how he lured her out of the house by throwing pebbles at the window.
He said: “She came out, and as soon as she looked at me, I shot her.”
Christian added: “The first thing that went through my mind was, ‘I f*****d up.'”
Sims also claims to have been “mentally, physically, and sexually abused” by his grandmother.
As he committed the crime, his girlfriend Morrison was sat in a car outside the house.
The pair – who were teenagers at the time – fled the scene together, before being caught by cops 200 miles away.
Morrison and Sims were arrested at a Motel 6 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, later that night.
Sims pleaded guilty during his case and is now serving a 35 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Division.
Morrison – who has always maintained her innocence – accepted a plea bargain and was sentenced to 30 years in jail.
Ezdeth Highley is serving a 60 year jail sentence for the murder of 33-year-old Paul Harris.
During her time in jail she has transitioned, but when she was convicted she was Michael Highley.
Highley’s crime took place on November 25, 1999 which was Thanksgiving.
After an argument in a bar with Mr Harris over a bike, Highley waited for him in the parking lot and stabbed him three times.
It was self-defence, from a hate crime. I stabbed this guy one single time that was it.
Makueepee Whitford
She fled the scene but was arrested the following day.
In May 2000, Highley pled guilty to deliberate homicide and was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after 15 years.
In 2013, Makueepee Whitford killed John Pierre Jr with one single stab wound following a disagreement at a party.
Speaking on the Netflix doc, Whitford said: “It was self-defence, from a hate crime.
“I stabbed this guy one single time that was it.”
A jury found Whitford guilty of deliberate homicide after a weeklong trial in December 2014.
He was sentenced to 60 years in jail and won’t be eligible for parole until 2040.
I Am a Killer season 5 dropped on October 16, 2024.
All six new episodes of the famous docuseries are available to watch right now on the streaming platform.
Fans can also watch season 1 to 4 on there, as well as hundreds of other true crime documentary.
As the days get shorter and the temps start to drop, a lot of us face the yearly struggle: crank up the heat or tough it out a bit longer?
But homeowners have found a bargain that means they can hold off on turning on the heating and keep their bills low.
Amazon is the place to be.
Shoppers are flocking to the online store to snag a “plush” heating gadget for $30.
This bargain buy lets you stay warm and keeps your monthly energy bills down.
Amazon is selling the Bedsure heated blanket electric throw, which features a soft lining and six heating settings.
This electric blanket offers customizable warmth, fast and consistent heating, and ten time-settings for tailored coziness.
According to the Amazon website, the blanket uses advanced heating wire technology to precisely control temperature, ensuring safer warmth.
It makes for the perfect gift that adds a stylish touch to someone’s decor.
Available in multiple colors, the blanket comes in five sizes: Queen, Full, King, Twin, and Throw.
Describing the blanket on the site, Amazon wrote: “Enjoy the extra warmth you need with this gift for grandma while watching a movie on the sofa, adding it to your bed for a good night’s sleep, or using it as a regular blanket.”
The blanket, with neat stitching for stronger seams and enhanced durability, is machine washable and uses a unique dyeing technique to prevent fading.
Shoppers rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts, giving the blanket a 4.5 out of 5-star rating.
Customers loved the warmth, softness, and color of the blanket.
They mentioned it’s perfect for cold nights, heats quickly, and is very plush. Many also appreciated the value for money and ease of use.
One buyer wrote: “It’s got great weight. Perfect thickness and texture. Very comfortable to stay warm under, and the control is easy to use.”
Another added: “I must say that I absolutely love this blanket. I love the settings, the timer, and especially how soft it is. I love how warm it gets without getting too hot. I think this is going to be my new everyday blanket.”
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SNOOKER star David Gilbert has labelled the sport “boring” and suggested two ways of making it more interesting.
The Englishman, 43, reached the semi-final of the world championships this year before losing to eventual winner Kyren Wilson.
Yet despite finding some of the best form of his career, the world No21 has still taken aim at snooker’s format.
One suggestion The Farmer has for making it a more attractive sport is to shorten the number of frames required to win matches.
Speaking on the Talking Snooker podcast, he said: “I think best of 11 is the bang on format for any match. I don’t think we need to play any more than that. I like the short formats because snooker’s boring!
“You can’t change the world championship, never, but I’d change the qualifying back to best of 11. No one needs to play best of 19, I prefer it as a best of 11.
‘I can’t believe that some of these people want to play best of 19s. The world championship [qualifying] changed to best of 11, there was a lot of screaming and moaning but for me it was far better.
“I wouldn’t want to be a ref for hardly any of them matches of best of 19, I feel sorry for them.”
Gilbert also criticised the “miss rule” which sees players penalised for failing to hit a ball.
He feels this is an outdated punishment as players are now willing to miss in order to ensure they make the perfect shot.
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Instead, he wants a missed shot to result in the opposition player receiving the ball in hand.
Gilbert added: “The miss rule is the worst rule I’ve ever seen! When there’s 14 reds on the table and you’re playing someone like Mark Selby, an incredible player, if you say, ‘Mark, here’s £10,000 to hit a red,’ then he’ll hit a red.
“Snookering somebody now is almost pointless because they’re basically trying to miss the ball for three or four goes. A foul is not enough to try and encourage somebody to hit the balls.
“They’re trying to get the thin edge, flick it safe. I do it, I get it, you use the rule to your advantage, but there’s no point to a snooker anymore.
“It takes forever to put the balls back, it slows the game up. If you just made it foul, ball-in-hand, bang, people will hit the ball.
“And if they don’t then the geezer who played a good shot to get a snooker has a reward. The amount of times there is zero reward…
“I hate the miss rule, so I’d definitely change that.”
PAST Seasons of I AM a Killer has had viewers at the edge of their seats with chilling details about the lives of killers, with stories from the families of the deceased.
Season 4 of the Netflix hit series features six different convicted killers who narrate the thought process behind their actions.
Netflix‘s first-person true crime hit, I Am a Killer, debuted season 3 in August 2022.
Due to its popularity, season 4 has already been released.
Executive produced by Danny Tipping and Ned Parker, I Am a Killer season 4 features six profiles of people who are serving prison sentences for murder.
It also features interviews with the family members and friends of the incarcerated people, as well as interviews with the family and friends of the victims.
Furthermore, the series also features interviews with officials who worked on these cases to give viewers an insight into what went on behind the scenes.
One of the convicted killers, Anthony Standifer, was convicted of killing an old lady during a robbery.
His reason for killing the old lady was that she had seen his face and did not want to go back to prison.
The lady he shot was a retired police clerk named Beverly Crowl.
Jema Donahue also appears in season 4 for killing her husband.
Without any prior criminal history, Jema said she shot her husband in self-defense when he tried to attack her after his gun jammed.
However, she was convicted of manslaughter because she did not report his death but rather chose to bury his body.
Toby Gregory also appears in season 4 for murdering his wife.
Toby claims his service in the military and PTSD after leaving the military caused him to murder his wife.
Nasim Irsan also appears in season 4 for being an accomplice to the murder of his sister’s friend and husband.
He was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Gary Black also appears in season 4 for murdering Jason Johnson.
He was sentenced to life without parole.
Thomas “TJ” Schifferns appears in season 4 for shooting and killing his best friend and coworker, Jimmy McGregor.
He pleaded guilty to avoid a death sentence.
As a result, he received a minimum term of 30 years in prison.
I Am a Killer season 4 premiered exclusively on Netflix on December 21, 2022.
The convicted killers, the victims’ families, and the officials who worked on these cases narrate their experiences over six episodes.
The fifth series of the true-crime documentary will be available to stream on Netflix on October 16, 2024.
Season 5 of I Am A Killer drops all six of its episodes at once on Netflix for viewers to watch.
FRANCIS NGANNOU may still have one more boxing fight in him – and it’s the one “everybody wanted to see in first place.”
Ngannou put his MMA career on hold in 2023 to cross over and pursue his lifelong ambition of boxing.
Last October, he sensationally floored former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, 36, only to lose a controversial decision.
He then returned to the ring to face Anthony Joshua, 35, in March but was knocked out in two rounds.
Ngannou, 38, shared the ring with the British pair after overlooking American Deontay Wilder, 38.
The two humongous hitters were in talks with even a two-fight deal in boxing and MMA touted.
And Ngannou’s striking coach Dewey Cooper is still interested in the bout – after fans demanded it in the past.
Cooper told SunSport: “A fight with Deontay Wilder? That’s the fight everybody wanted to see in the first place.
“Two hard punchers, totally opposite personalties that would be something.
“Whatever Francis Ngannou, whatever His Excellency Turki Alalshikh wants to do with Riyadh Season and boxing, if he’s with it, I’m with it.
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“I have no expectation, whoever it is if it happens again we’re going to work hard and do our best to solidly a final victory for the record book.”
Ngannou now returns to MMA with the Professional Fighters League after walking out on the UFC.
He faces 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Wilder meanwhile is in career crisis following points defeat to Joseph Parker, 32, in December and a brutal KO against Zhilei Zhang, 41, in June.
And Cooper reckons stepping into the ring with Ngannou could bring an official and brutal end to Wilder’s glittering boxing career.
The trainer said: “I’m sure if he were to lose that would be the final nail in the coffin but a fighter knows when it’s time, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physiologically.
“If Deontay Wilder still wants to do it, he definitely should. We’re so judgemental, so biased, when he was knocking everybody out at 40-something and 0 with 40-something knockouts, we all thought he was the best thing since sliced bread.
“A guy has a few bad fights and the whole world turns against him. We learned this with Anthony Joshua, I remember he lost to Oleksandr Usyk everybody said it’s over.
“Then he went on a great run and climbed back to the top of the world.
“So, whatever a fighter wants to do, as long as he’s taking his health into consideration, his family and his wellbeing into consideration.
“So if Deontay Wilder wants to continue fighting, he definitely should.”
RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD looked relaxed as he headed to Prague for the Czech Darts Open alongside his wife Julia.
The loved-up pair smiled for a picture together on the plane as they prepared for take off.
Van Barneveld, 57, officially began dating Brit Julia in April 2019.
They have since gone from strength to strength, tying the not in Cyprus in September 2023.
The duo both grinned as they headed to Prague earlier today, in a picture posted on Van Barneveld’s Instagram Story.
He captioned it: “On our way to Prague.”
Barney is set to be part of a stacked field at this weekend’s Czech Darts Open.
In addition to the five-time world champion, the likes of Luke Humphries, Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen will be in action.
The event is set to get underway tomorrow with round one ties.
Stars will battle it out for a chunk of the £175,000 prize fund, with the winner taking home a cool £30k.
Peter Wright is the defending champion in Prague.
Last year, Snakebite defeated Dave Chisnall 8-6 to take home the title.
Van Barneveld will be cheered on by his supportive wife Julia.
Last year, it was reported that she agreed to delay their wedding from its original August date, due to the World Series of Darts finals.
THE Reyes Cup is in full swing as we quickly head to the final two days of the tournament – but Team Europe have a mountain of work to do.
After ending day one just a point behind Asia, the European team suffered FOUR consecutive defeats and are now 7-2 down overall.
Europe need a strong start to Thursday’s action to have any hope of catching their rivals.
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JACK CATTERALL and Regis Prograis will finally do battle in a super-lightweight showdown after their first initial date got postponed.
El Gato was forced to pull out of his August 24 encounter against Prograis after suffering an injury during his training camp.
And it was a huge blow for the English star as he was looking to build on his incredible win over long-term rival Josh Taylor three months before.
However, the huge fight has now been salvaged and it will see Catterall become the first boxer to headline the new Co-Op Arena in Manchester.
There will be no world title on the line as Prograis lost his WBC super-lightweight belt to Devin Haney in a one-sided unanimous decision bout.
But Catterall in particular will be aware that victory over the American star could see him move a step closer to a title shot.
Jack Catterall has revealed that he is delighted that the fight will still take place and is excited to become the first headliner at the Co-Op Live.
El Gato said: “I’m delighted that a new date for my fight with Regis Prograis has been sorted so quickly.
“Big thanks to Matchroom, my team and Co-op Live for all of their hard work on this.
“To be the first boxer to headline at Co-op Live is going to be special and I’m really happy I’ll still get that opportunity.
“It was gutting having to pull out of a fight for the first time in my 30-fight career but I need to be fit and healthy going into one of the most important contests of my life.
“Thanks for everyone’s continues support and I’ll see you all on October 26!”
AMERICANS could be eligible for a chunk of a multi-million dollar settlement after a medical provider was targeted by hackers.
Up to $7,500 from a $18.5 million payout is available to eligible claimants but the deadline to apply is looming.
It comes after East River Medical Imaging was part of a class action lawsuit in New York following a data breach.
The medical provider was allegedly targeted by hackers between August and September 2023.
Subsequently, personal patient information was accessed and class members have accused East River Medical of failing to protect their private data.
The complaint claims that some of the sensitive data that was stolen including insurance information, social security numbers, contact details and even procedure information and imaging results.
It is claimed in the lawsuit that the radiology centre could have prevented the breach from taking place by having higher digital security in place.
While East River Medical has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the claims in the lawsuit to bring an end to litigation.
Anyone who had their data compromised in this breach and those who received a data breach notification of the incident is able to apply for the cash.
Eligible claimants can choose to receive their compensation via expense reimbursement or a pro rata cash payment.
Those who choose the former can get up to $7,500 for database-related losses like bank fees, damages caused by fraud or identity theft, and the cost of hiring professional services.
To claim this type of compensation, class members will have to prove their losses with bank statements, receipts, invoices, or other documents showing expenses related to the breach.
Meanwhile, those who do not have such proof or who do not wish to claim reimbursement can opt for the pro rata cash payment.
This will be a standard payment made from the leftover of the settlement fund after all other claims have been made.
In addition to either of these payments, all claimants will also be given access to three-bureau credit monitoring for one year to help detect fraud.
However, the time remaining to file a claim is running out with one deadline already having passed.
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
On October 22, the portal to submit a valid claim form will close, meaning there are just days left to get an application together.
All class members were given until August 23 to exclude themselves from the settlement payout or object to terms in the agreement.
If claimants failed to do this and miss the deadline to apply to part of the settlement fund, will miss out on receiving any cash or credit monitoring benefits.
Those who excluded themselves promptly will have retained their legal rights to take the radiology centre to court in the future over the same claims, should they wish to do so.
All valid claims can be submitted on the settlement website here.
Meanwhile, a mall retailer is paying out over $12 million amid claims of false advertising.