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Two Murder Convictions: Insanity Defense Rejected in Maine, California

1/24/2026

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Cote Convicted of Murder

Matthew Cote was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of arson in Limington, Maine, for the 2021 deaths of his mother and her partner.
Jurors rejected his insanity defense, finding his schizophrenia and PTSD did not impair his understanding of wrongdoing.
William Bushey was convicted in San Diego of murdering his sister and nephew and faces life in prison without parole.

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Destiny's Controversial Riot

Destiny Bradshaw, now known as Destiny Jackson, is at the center of controversy after a riot in north Minneapolis.
Video evidence challenges that she and her partner were innocent bystanders.
Footage shows them mingling in the crowd while their children were left unattended in a vehicle.
Bradshaw was indicted for murder in 2019.
GoFundMe donations neared $200,000, drawing public attention.

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Cote Convicted of Murder

Matthew Cote was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of arson in Limington, Maine, for the 2021 deaths of his mother and her partner.
Jurors rejected his insanity defense, finding his schizophrenia and PTSD did not impair his understanding of wrongdoing.
William Bushey was convicted in San Diego of murdering his sister and nephew and faces life in prison without parole.

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