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Teen Found Guilty of Homicide; Twin Stabbing Case Emerges

9/28/2025

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Kachura Convicted Homicide

Edward Kachura was found guilty of negligent homicide (three-year sentence) for the 2021 death of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik. He had earlier been cleared of murder.
Melnik's grandmother criticized the verdict, questioning who else could be responsible.
Separately, 17-year-old Benjamin Elliott faces intentional murder charges after stabbing his twin Meghan; experts cite sleepwalking history and lack of awareness.

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Choy Exonerated After Misconduct

Frances Choy's 2003 arson conviction for killing her parents was vacated after prosecutorial misconduct, including racial bias and withholding evidence.
The Board of Bar Overseers found former prosecutors John Bradley Jr. and Karen O’Sullivan guilty of unacceptable conduct and recommended suspensions.
Choy expressed relief at truth and said she honored her parents' memory while imprisoned, highlighting accountability in prosecutorial conduct.

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Kachura Convicted Homicide

Edward Kachura was found guilty of negligent homicide (three-year sentence) for the 2021 death of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik. He had earlier been cleared of murder.
Melnik's grandmother criticized the verdict, questioning who else could be responsible.
Separately, 17-year-old Benjamin Elliott faces intentional murder charges after stabbing his twin Meghan; experts cite sleepwalking history and lack of awareness.

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