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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…

SANDY, Utah — A 35-year-old man has been charged with multiple crimes after allegedly driving his car through the front doors of a Sandy dealership following a heated dispute over a vehicle purchase. Michael Murray was charged with felony destruction of property, misdemeanor reckless endangerment, and misdemeanor economic interruption after the Dec. 9 incident, which caused significant damage to the dealership. According to court documents, Murray became involved in a confrontation with dealership staff after claiming that the vehicle he purchased was defective, referring to it as a “lemon.” Murray reportedly demanded a refund from the dealership, but when the…