Richard Debnan Charles was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Anika Crane, his ex-fiancee, who disappeared in March 2020. Prosecutors presented compelling evidence, including cell phone records, DNA evidence, and surveillance footage, which depicted Charles after confronting Crane at a liquor store. The footage showed him loading items into Crane's car trunk, where her body was later found. Charles's actions post-murder included extensive cleaning and enlisting help in body disposal, reinforcing the prosecution's assertion of his guilt. Crane died from blunt-force trauma inflicted by Charles.
The prosecution’s case relied heavily on surveillance footage showing Richard Charles loading something into the trunk of Anika Crane's car after confronting her.
Charles was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Anika Crane, who vanished for months before her body was discovered in 2020.
Prosecutors presented evidence of Charles's extensive cleaning efforts and help from an unnamed individual to dispose of Crane's body after the murder.
Deputy District Attorney Colleen Clark stated Charles chose to use his fists repeatedly on Anika Crane until she took her last breath.
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