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After a three-day murder trial, the prosecutor told the jury that all signs point to defendant Cornelius Hayes as the suspect who shot and killed his sister, Lezatte Jackson, in…
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Defense counsel for 45-year-old homicide defendant Cornelius Hayes directed the jury’s attention to a different suspect in the killing of Lezatte Jackson during her opening statements. On Jan. 4, the defendant’s jury…
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A Baltimore man charged with murder had his trial postponed before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on Dec. 12. Defendant Cornelius Hayes is charged with first-degree murder,…
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A 45-year-old Baltimore man charged with murder rejected a plea offer for 10 years on May 18 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Cornelius Hayes is charged…
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A 44-year-old man has been charged in connection to the murder of Lezatte Jackson nearly a year ago. The Baltimore Police Department reported that Cornelius Hayes was arrested on Oct….
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