Guilty verdict for murder at teen's house party; Man charged with political crimes l Morning News letter

PHOENIX – A guilty verdict has been reached in the shooting death of an Arizona teenager at a house party; a man accused of shooting at a Democratic campaign office and tampering with political signs was arrested; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com from the morning of October 23rd.

1. Friends mourn verdict in teen murder case

A guilty verdict has been reached against a 14-year-old charged in the shooting death of former Casa Grande Union High School student Hailey Stephens. Read more here.

2nd suspect arrested with powder on political signs, DNC office shootings

An arrest was made in a series of attacks on the Democratic National Committee office in Tempe and an incident in Ahwatukee involving political signs and razor blades. Read more here.

3rd woman arrested in Glendale shooting

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A shooting in Glendale left a man hospitalized, and police say the shooting appears to be related to domestic violence. Read more here.

4. Arizona coach arrested

A 45-year-old coach at a special needs school in the Valley was arrested for allegedly luring a minor. Read more here.

5. No parole for murderer mother?

Susan Smith, pictured left in a recent mugshot and right as a 22-year-old in 1994, has been imprisoned in South Carolina for nearly 30 years for the murders of her two sons. (South Carolina Department of Corrections)

Susan Smith, the South Carolina woman who drowned her two young sons in October 1994, reportedly believes her chance of parole 30 years later is unlikely after her recent violation of prison rules. Read more here.

Today's weather

Wednesday will be a warm day in the valley with near record temperatures. Read more here.