A 67-year-old Baltimore man is set to serve 25 years in jail--essentially a life sentence--after pleading guilty to the murder of a fellow resident at the Pleasant View Gardens senior living complex last February. Read more »

Following several hours of deliberations on Oct. Read more »

The murder trial of 66-year-old Norman Waker resumed on Oct. Read more »

Jurors heard from 66-year-old Norman Waker on Oct. Read more »

Counsel delivered opening arguments as trial began on Oct. Read more »

Baltimore Witness data shows that the average age of homicide and non-fatal shooting perpetrators across Baltimore City rose from approximately 30 years old in 2023 to approximately 32.1 in 2025. Read more »

Norman Waker, 66, rejected a plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Read more »

Baltimore saw increases in homicides and non-fatal shootings from January to February, according to Baltimore Witness data.  Data shows there were approximately 11 homicide incidents reported in February, an approximate 18 percent increase from the nine homicide incidents reported in January. Read more »

On Feb. Read more »