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Quinn Welsch
Quinn Welsch is a San Diego reporter for Courthouse News, a cybersecurity student, and Army veteran. He has covered crime, public safety, local politics and art since his journalism career began in 2014. When he's not writing, he can be found outside enjoying the San Diego sunshine.
Latest Articles by Quinn Welsch
Jury finds Larry Millete guilty of murdering missing wife
Prosecutors said the California man killed his wife, Maya Millete, after she had an affair with a coworker, but their evidence was largely circumstantial.
Defense says Larry Millete was emotionally abused by wife as murder trial goes to jury
In closing arguments at the trial over his wife's disappearance, Larry Millete's defense characterized him as a psychologically broken husband driven by his wife's affair and suicidal thoughts — not a murderer.
Climate change could redraw California wine country maps
Researchers warn climate change could reduce wine production in California's iconic wine regions, including Napa and Sonoma, while counties such as Mendocino and Monterey may become better suited for vineyards by the end of the century.
Prosecutor says poison, spellcasters and obsession led to Maya Millete’s murder
A prosecuting attorney told jurors Larry Millete researched poison hemlock, hired spellcasters to control and punish his wife, and murdered Maya Millete to stop her from leaving him, laying out a sweeping timeline of digital evidence during closing arguments after a six-week murder trial.
Judge rejects claims dog pepper-sprayed by mailman caused children's asthma
The family of two children in San Diego claimed a USPS mail carrier repeatedly and maliciously pepper-sprayed their family dog, which resulted in their two young children developing asthma.
11 plead guilty in $65 million elder fraud and money laundering scheme
Eleven people pleaded guilty to participating in a $65 million money laundering operation in which prosecutors say Chinese nationals in the U.S. worked with scam call centers in India to steal millions from elderly Americans.
Judge allows Tupac murder suspect's memoir as evidence at trial
A Nevada judge said prosecutors can use statements Duane "Keffe D" Davis made in his 2019 memoir during his upcoming trial for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Anti-human trafficking activist avoids former employee's sexual abuse claims
A federal judge determined Celeste Borys improperly obtained evidence against Tim Ballard, but he still faces sexual abuse claims from five other women who worked for him.