John Lee Cowell

John Lee Cowell to serve two consecutive life sentences for Nia Wilson murder

John Lee Cowell was sentenced Friday morning to two consecutive sentences of life in prison for the murder of Nia…

4 years ago

Judge rules Nia Wilson murderer was sane at time of attack

The judge in the trial of John Lee Cowell for the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at an Oakland…

4 years ago

Attorneys face off in sanity phase of Nia Wilson murder trial

A day after John Lee Cowell was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Nia Wilson at an…

4 years ago

Update: Jury convicts John Lee Cowell first-degree murder of Nia Wilson, attempted murder for attack on sister

UPDATE, 4:53 p.m.: John Lee Cowell has been found guilty of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of lying in…

4 years ago

After tense day in Nia Wilson murder trial, jury hears prosecutor rebuttal before deliberation

A prosecutor and a defense attorney clashed on Monday in their closing arguments in the trial of John Lee Cowell…

4 years ago

Attorneys argue role of mental health in Nia Wilson murder

The mental health of John Lee Cowell was the main issue when attorneys presented their opening statements Wednesday in his…

4 years ago

Judge denies change of venue request in murder trial against John Lee Cowell

The judge in the trial of a transient man charged with murder for the 2018 fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Nia…

4 years ago

Suspect tells judge he was ‘insane’ at time of fatal BART stabbing

A transient man charged with murder for the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in…

4 years ago

Trial judge selected, jury selection scheduled in Nia Wilson murder case

The fate of the case against a man charged with murder for the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson at…

4 years ago

Judge orders suspect in Nia Wilson case to face trial for murder

Judge James Cramer ruled Tuesday that the trial of John Lee Cowell, 29, could proceed starting on Jan. 6.

4 years ago

Fatal BART stabbing suspect ‘malingering’ about mental incompetence, judge says

A judge said on Monday that there are indications that a transient man is malingering to avoid standing trial on…

4 years ago

Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for man accused of killing Nia Wilson

Alameda County prosecutors said Monday that they won't seek the death penalty for a transient charged with special circumstances murder…

5 years ago

Judge rules suspect in Nia Wilson’s murder competent for trial

A judge ruled Wednesday that a transient is now mentally competent to stand trial on a murder charge for the…

5 years ago

Community leaders demand justice for Nia Wilson

Community leaders held a news conference at Oakland City Hall Friday to demand justice for the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old…

6 years ago

Vigil honors Nia Wilson, demands action

Faces, lowered and startled, gazed upon the photos, candles and flowers decorating the cold, cement floor outside MacArthur BART station.

6 years ago

Suspect arrested in MacArthur BART stabbing

BART officials said police have arrested the suspect in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old woman Sunday night.

6 years ago

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