Why the St. Louis Jail Reflects City’s Deepest Struggles

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Why the St. Louis Jail Reflects City’s Deepest Struggles

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April 21, 2025

The St. Louis City Justice Center was supposed to make things better. Forty-five people in custody have died since the ...

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Missouri Exoneration Highlights State’s Opposition to Innocence Claims

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April 3, 2025

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The first thing Sandra “Sandy” Hemme did after walking out of prison in July 2024 — after spending 43 years ...

Alyssa Wehmeyer, 21, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with abuse or neglect of a child, resulting in death.

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Missouri mom accused of starving 1-year-old for nearly 2 days before child died

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March 6, 2025

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A Missouri mother is behind bars for allegedly starving her 1-year-old to death after the toddler was found unresponsive and ...

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Prison Wedding Rules: No Cake, No Lace, But Lots of Love

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February 14, 2025

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Khanika Harper is a former psychiatric nurse who founded Justice For All, a St. Louis-based organization that fights for criminal ...

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Have Questions About the Justice System in St. Louis? Ask Us.

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February 12, 2025

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Filed 6:00 a.m. EST 02.11.2025 Your input helps us decide what issues The Marshall Project - St. Louis should dig ...

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Twisted mom allegedly shot two exes and one of their new girlfriends, killing two

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January 31, 2025

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A Missouri mom allegedly gunned down her estranged husband, then drove across state lines to shoot the father of one ...

Patricia Williams, 44, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree arson.

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Missouri woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for torching home using Takis chips

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January 9, 2025

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She took the meaning of Takis Fuego literally. A Missouri woman was sentenced to 12 years behind bars after she ...

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Missouri mom says son ‘sacrificed’ himself to save pregnant fiancé from his deranged dad on Christmas eve

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January 2, 2025

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A soon-to-be Missouri father was allegedly shot and killed protecting his pregnant fiancée during an argument with his dad on ...

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Missouri officers accused of pulling over women, searching phones for nude pictures

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November 15, 2024

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Two Missouri police officers were indicted separately this week and accused of similar crimes — pulling over women and searching ...

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Missouri teacher gave students money, pot, booze for sex

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November 15, 2024

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A married Missouri substitute teacher is charged with offering money, booze and pot to students in exchange for sex — ...

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