killing

Suspect in 2020 Pawtucket killing gets new trial

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of a Central Falls man who shot and killed another man in Pawtucket back in 2020. Jairo Esdel, 25, has been granted a new trial on charges of second-degree murder and the lesser-included offense of voluntary manslaughter. In his appeal, Esdel argued … Read more

Providence man admits to 2023 killing; sentenced to 15 years in prison

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Kevin Giron (Courtesy: Providence Police Department) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting and killing a man in 2023, Target 12 has learned. Kevin Giron, 20, entered into a plea agreement just days before his murder trial was set to begin on Monday. He admitted … Read more