Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT — A woman convicted of smothering her 2-month-old son to death in 2010 is now seeking parole, expressing a desire to reenter society after serving time in prison for nearly 14 years. Jewell Hendricks, 40, appeared before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday, sharing her journey of personal transformation and the steps she has taken to address her past actions. Hendricks was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison in 2011 after being convicted of murder for the death of her infant son, Robert. The incident occurred on January 24, 2010, when Hendricks, overwhelmed…

KEARNS, Utah — A man is dead after allegedly trying to prove he could dodge a bullet during a dangerous stunt with his friend, who has now been charged with manslaughter. The incident occurred Sunday in a garage near 5269 South Charlotte Ave. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a man had been shot in the chest. Upon arrival, officers found the victim unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was quickly transported to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The shooter, Ashton Jonathon Mann, 24, told officers he was with the victim when…