‘He’s a Coward’ Mom Says as Portland Drum Circle Killer Sentenced at Emotional Hearing

‘He’s a coward’ mom says as Portland drum circle killer sentenced at emotional hearing

Wyatt Storm Belcher stared straight ahead without acknowledging the grieving family.

Man gets life sentence for murder at Eastbank Esplanade drum circle in 2022

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man was sentenced to life in prison with a possibility for parole after 25 years for a shooting death that occurred during a drum circle event three years ago. Wyatt Storm Belcher, 28, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon on Thursday. His sentencing took place Monday afternoon. On May 8, 2022, multiple witnesses heard a loud bang and saw the victim fall to the ground at the East Park Esplan…

Man found guilty in shooting death of New Jersey councilwoman

Former congregation member Rashid Ali Bynum was convicted Monday of murdering Republican councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, who had served as his pastor in 2018.

Man who ambushed, killed N.J. councilwoman found guilty of murder

A jury on Monday convicted Rashid Ali Bynum of murdering Eunice Dwumfour, the Sayreville councilwoman and evangelical minister who was ambushed outside her apartment in 2023.

‘Senseless ambush’ kills mom of 5 at drum circle, OR reports say. Man convicted

A man has been convicted in a “senseless ambush” that killed a woman at a drum circle event in Oregon, officials said. Read more...

Man found guilty in shooting death of New Jersey councilwoman – Democratic Accent

A New Jersey jury convicted Rashid Ali Bynum of murder on Monday in the gunning down of a Republican councilwoman earlier this year. The victim, Eunice Dwumfour, was serving as the first Black member of the Sayreville city council. Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Joseph Paone has set Bynum’s sentencing date for Aug. 18. He faces 30 years to life in prison. Bynum was a member of Dwumfour’s congregation years ago, according to Christian Onuo…