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Man accused of killing stranger who was masturbating near his girlfriend

Man accused of killing stranger who was masturbating near his girlfriend A man is accused of choking to death a stranger who was allegedly masturbating near his girlfriend. Rafael Valencia, 35, faces a murder charge after the killing in Miami. Police were called to a home in North River Drive to reports of an unresponsive man inside in July, reports Local 10. The victim was found in a bedroom and was pronounced dead at the scene. Valencia told police he came home to find the man pleasuring himself near his partner and punched him several times before placing him in a choke hold. He called emergency services and fled the scene before police arrived. He was arrested Tuesday.

Woman cleared of murder for killing rapist saying ‘somebody had to protect the public’

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A woman felt she was doing the world a favor by killing a serial rapist. 32-year-old Sarah Sands of the United Kingdom, has been acquitted of murder charges after killing a convicted pedophile. She told the court that “someone had to protect the people.” A jury found Sands not guilty of murder, but she was found guilty of manslaughter due to loss of control.  Sands, who was drunk at the time, killed 77-year-old Michael Pleasted during a confrontation at his home.  Pleasted had a record of sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s. He was convicted of 24 sex offenses, all involving children. The longest sentence he received was six years in prison. However, he did not change his ways.  Pleasted was recently arrested for two counts of sexual abuse.  After bail was granted, he returned home while awaiting his trial. Sands, who felt that the police were not properly protecting the public from Pleasted, decided to take matters into her own hands. A drunk Sands confronte