Melvin Knight
Jury Selection Begins In Trial Of Alleged “Greensburg 6” Ringleader
Four jurors have been seated in the trial of alleged “Greensburg 6” ringleader Ricky Smyrnes.
Melvin Knight Sends Plea Letter To Judge
As Melvin Knight was fighting for his life at the courthouse for the last two weeks, he was apparently planning for his future back at the jail. Knight wrote a letter to the court asking to marry his co-defendant and fiancé who testified against him.
Knight Formally Sentenced To Death Penalty In ‘Greenburg 6’ Case
It was an emotionally charged morning at the courthouse as Melvin Knight was formally sentenced to the death penalty; the first time that has happened in a Westmoreland County courtroom since 2005.
Death Penalty For ‘Greensburg 6′ Member
It took a Westmoreland County jury just two hours to condemn Melvin Knight to death. He now becomes the 203rd inmate on Pennsylvania’s death row.
2 Psychiatrists Take Stand In Melvin Knight Trial
Jurors heard from two psychiatrists who have evaluated Melvin Knight Wednesday morning.
Defense Calls Expert Witnesses In Melvin Knight Trial
Jurors heard extensive testimony Tuesday from experts in the mental health field as the defense tries to prove that Melvin Knight was driven to murder by a controlling Ricky Smyrnes.
Witnesses Give Emotional Testimony In Melvin Knight Trial
At least two jurors were in tears Monday morning as they listened to Jennifer Daugherty’s family give emotional accounts of the day they saw her for the final time. This was the last testimony before prosecutors rested their case.
Taped Confession Played As Penalty Phase Continues In ‘Greensburg 6’ Trial
The penalty phase for Melvin Knight, one of the so-called “Greensburg 6,” continues today in Westmoreland County.
Dr. Cyril Wecht Takes Stand As ‘Greensburg 6’ Penalty Phase Continues
estimony continues today in the penalty phase for one of members of the so-called “Greensburg 6” in Westmoreland County. Jurors today heard testimony about the injuries sustained by 30-year-old Jennifer Daugherty at the hands of the so-called “Greensburg 6.”
Ex-Fiancée Testifies In Penalty Phase For ‘Greensburg 6’ Suspect
A Westmoreland County man facing the death penalty sat emotionless in his chair as the mother of his child testified against him.
Photos Of Weapons Used On Jennifer Daugherty Shown To Jurors
Jurors heard more testimony in the sentencing phase of the trial for Melvin Knight, one of six people accused of torturing and killing a mentally-challenged woman in Greensburg.
Penalty Phase Begins For ‘Greensburg 6′ Suspect
The penalty phase for one of the so-called members of the “Greensburg Six” began Monday morning in Westmoreland County.
Penalty Phase Jury Selection Begins For ‘Greensburg 6′ Suspect
Jury selection began Monday in the penalty phase for a man who previously pleaded guilty in the kidnapping and torture death of a Westmoreland County woman in 2010.
Change Of Venire Hearing Held For ‘Greensburg 6′ Suspect
One of the so-called “Greensburg Six” was in court Tuesday with several requests for the judge in the case. Ricky Smyrnes is accused in connection with the torture and death of Jennifer Daugherty.
“Greensburg 6” Suspect Pleads Guilty To 1st & 2nd Degree Murder
One of the so-called Greensburg Six pleaded guilty in court today. Melvin Knight pleaded guilty to first and second degree murder in connection with the torture death of Jennifer Daugherty two years ago.
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