Tag: crime
Prison sentencing adjourned for man convicted of murdering Syracuse University student
Cameron Isaac was scheduled to appear in front of a judge Wednesday morning to be sentenced for a first-degree murder conviction in connection to the death of Xiaopeng "Pippen" Yuan, but the sentencing was adjourned. Read More »
3 key points in murder trial linked to Syracuse University student's death
Take a look at three key points from the murder trial in connection to the killing of a Syracuse University student last September. Read More »
Accomplice in killing of Syracuse University student found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of first-degree robbery
Ninimbe Mitchell, 20, was acquitted of a murder charge one day after his uncle, Cameron Isaac, was convicted on a first-degree murder charge. Read More »
‘A disgusting act’: How the murder of Syracuse University student Xiaopeng ‘Pippen’ Yuan unfolded
One day last fall, SU student Xiaopeng Yuan agreed to sell marijuana to a North Syracuse man. The drug deal turned fatal. Read More »
North Syracuse man convicted of murdering Syracuse University student Xiaopeng 'Pippen' Yuan
Cameron Isaac, 24, of North Syracuse was convicted of first-murder in connection to the death of SU student Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan. Read More »
Closing statements made in murder trial linked to Syracuse University student’s death
A jury of two men and ten women will begin deliberating Tuesday after closing statements were made on Monday. Read More »
Verdicts likely this week in murder trial concerning Syracuse University student Xiaopeng Yuan's death
A jury is likely to begin deliberating by Tuesday in the trial of two men charged with murdering a Syracuse University student last fall. Read More »
Expert: Bullet that killed Xiaopeng ‘Pippen’ Yuan was similar to bullets recovered from Cameron Isaac’s apartment
Matthew Kurimsky, a firearms examiner for Onondaga County, said Friday that he was struck by the similarities between bullets recovered from Cameron Isaac’s apartment and the bullet that killed an SU student. Read More »
3 Syracuse-related news stories from the last week
This past week there have been several campus updates as well as major local news stories. Here are the top three Syracuse-related news stories you need to know about. Read More »
Lead detective analyzes text messages sent by Cameron Isaac in month leading up to Xiaopeng 'Pippen' Yuan's death
On day four of the murder trial of two men accused of killing a Syracuse University student, the prosecution presented a series of text messages that Cameron Isaac sent to Xiaopeng "Pippen" Yuan and others in the month leading up to Yuan’s death. Read More »
Cellphone-mapping expert details locations of accused killers’ phones on day of Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan’s death
Rafal Dobrowolski, an expert in cell phone mapping and analysis, on Wednesday showed jurors his analysis that phones belonging to Isaac and Mitchell were located in the area where a Syracuse University student was killed at the time he was killed. Read More »
Daily recaps from the murder trial concerning the death of a Syracuse University student
Here are day-by-day updates from the murder trial of two men accused of killing a Syracuse University student last fall. Read More »
8 jurors selected on day 1 of murder trial tied to killing of Syracuse University student
Dozens of potential jurors were considered Monday to serve on the jury in the trial of the two men accused of killing a Syracuse University student. Two men and six women were sworn in, leaving four spots to be filled Tuesday. Read More »
2 men accused of killing Syracuse University student to face trial Monday
Xiaoping “Pippen” Yuan, a Syracuse University student, died in Dewitt last September. Two men have been charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection to his death. Read More »
Inside the Department of Public Safety’s intricate Mayfest security apparatus
Cameras play a major role in how DPS keeps students safe during large events. Take a look at how equipment is used to maintain safety. Read More »
Jermyn: Cuomo’s signature to ‘raise the age’ of youths tried as adults is essential to reforming the criminal justice system
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn shares his thoughts on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signing of the “Raise the Age” bill, which prohibits the prosecution of 16- and 17-year-olds on adult charges. Read More »
Looking for Answers: A Syracuse University alumnus mysteriously disappeared. Then he was found dead. His friend, a documentary filmmaker, wants to know why.
When Dylan Reibling found out his friend died with an assumed identity, he began a quest to find out his true identity. Read More »
Syracuse University student reports attempted strong-arm robbery on campus
At approximately 4:25 p.m., the student reported, two men knocked on the door of a dorm room and attempted to rob him. Read More »
With a history of concussions, Naesean Howard's behavior changed in years before stabbing
Those close to Naesean Howard say that his behavior changed in the years leading up to April 2016, when he stabbed former teammates Chauncey Scissum and Corey Winfield. Read More »
Misdemeanor case against man charged in murder of Syracuse University student moves forward
Cameron Isaac, 23, was charged with tampering with a witness in the fourth degree in December. In court on Tuesday a judge issued a new court date for another pretrial hearing. Read More »
Suspect in murder of Xiaopeng 'Pippen' Yuan to appear for pretrial hearing
Cameron Isaac, one of the two suspects in the murder of a Syracuse University student, will appear in a pretrial hearing in the city of Syracuse on Tuesday morning. He is charged with tampering with a witness connected to the murder case. Read More »
Syracuse University student reports sexual offense near campus
The offense was reported to have occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Monday. Read More »
Suspect reportedly indicted on murder charge in connection to death of Syracuse University student
Cameron Isaac was arrested in November in connection to the murder of Xiaopeng "Pippen" Yuan. Read More »
Stephanie Miner announces homicide task force, commits to keeping Syracuse a sanctuary city
Miner also emphasized her support for immigrants in the city and called Syracuse a sanctuary city for such people. Read More »