Murder

The murder of soldier Dou Li by his fellow soldier Jiao Ziwen over a debt.

1. The Case of Lord Xinling's Forged Execution of Jin Bi

2. Jurisdiction: State of Wei (present-day Henan Province, China) and State of Zhao (257 BC)
3. Original Case: 信陵君矫杀晋鄙案
4. Key Figures: Lord Xinling (Wei Wuji), Jin Bi, King Anxi of Wei, Ru Ji, Hou Ying, Zhu Hai
5. Case Tags: Treason;Murder;Forgery of Royal Command;Usurpation of Military Authority

1. Stith v. Sutherland et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California, Los Angeles County Superior Court) (February 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Emily Stith (widow of David Stith); Defendants: Mark Sutherland, Thomas Reed, and Lisa Howard
4. Case Tags: Murder;Wrongful Death;Civil Liability;Punitive Damages

1. Hunt v. State of Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 9, 2026)
3. Key Figures: John Hunt (Appellant/Defendant) vs. State of Alabama (Appellee/Prosecution)
4. Case Tags: Murder;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground Law;Castle Doctrine

1. Shambhu Raosaheb Shinde v. State of Maharashtra

2. Jurisdiction: India (2025)
3. Original Case: Shambhu Raosaheb Shinde v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
4. Key Figures: Shambhu Raosaheb Shinde (Appellant/Accused); State of Maharashtra (Respondent)
5. Case Tags: Murder;Default Bail;Criminal Procedure;Right to Liberty

1. The Case of Cui Cheng and Cui Qiang Killing Dongguo Yan and Tang Wujiu, and Qing Feng Annihilating the Cui Clan

2. Jurisdiction: State of Qi, China (Zhou Dynasty) (546 BC)
3. Original Case: 崔成、崔强杀东郭偃、棠无咎，庆封灭崔氏案
4. Key Figures: Cui Cheng, Cui Qiang, Dongguo Yan, Tang Wujiu, Qing Feng, Cui Zhu (Cui Shuzi), Duke Jing of Qi, Cui Ming
5. Case Tags: Murder;Clan Extermination;Political Conspiracy;Usurpation

1. Washington v. Borton et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 1, 2026)
3. Original Case: State of Washington v. James Borton, Michael Ellis, and Sarah Borton
4. VictimsEmily CarterDefendantsJames BortonMichael EllisSarah BortonPlaintiffsState of WashingtonInvestigatorsDetective Laura ChenProsecutorsMark SullivanDefense AttorneysRichard GellerLinda HoltAngela PricePlaintiff AttorneysMark SullivanJudgesJudge Patricia MorenoInstitutionsSeattle Police DepartmentKing County Superior CourtWashington State Attorney General's Office
5. Case Tags: Cyber Espionage;Murder;RICO;Digital Evidence Admissibility

1. Theodore v. Walker

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Theodore (full name undisclosed); Defendant: Walker (full name undisclosed)
4. Case Tags: Murder;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground Law;Jury Trial

1. Ankita Bhandari Murder Case

2. Jurisdiction: India (2022-09-18)
3. VictimsAnkita BhandariDefendantsPulkit AryaAnkit GuptaSaurabh BhaskarPlaintiffsVirendra Singh BhandariInvestigatorsUttarakhand PoliceProsecutorsSpecial Investigation Team (SIT)InstitutionsVanatara ResortUttarakhand PoliceSpecial Investigation Team (SIT)
4. Case Tags: Murder;Forced Prostitution;Abuse of Power;Violence Against Women

1. Scott v. Dunn

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 8, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Jane Scott (widow of Mark Scott); Defendant: Michael Dunn
4. Case Tags: Murder;Wrongful Death;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground

1. Case of Jia Ji Ordering Xu Juju to Kill Yang Chufu

2. Jurisdiction: State of Jin, Spring and Autumn period China (621 BC)
3. Original Case: 贾季使续鞫居杀阳处父案
4. Key Figures: Jia Ji (Hu Shegu), Xu Juju (Xu Jianbo), Yang Chufu, Zhao Dun
5. Case Tags: Murder;Solicitation to Commit Murder;Political Assassination;Ancient Chinese Law