William Marshall gets 30-year sentence for murder of Ruschell Fireall

With more than two dozen arrests and nine convictions on his record, William Marshall was a career criminal. But despite his shortcomings, he was beloved by his ex-girlfriend’s family. They had known him since he was a teenager, even had a nickname for him — Dollar — and tried to help him overcome his past … Read more →

William Marshall admits role in 2012 slaying, will get 30-year sentence

William Marshall choked back tears Friday as he admitted to shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend; in return for his admission he will receive a prison sentence of 30 years. Ruschell Fireall, 42, was shot multiple times on Nov. 16, 2012. Ex-con Marshall, who has served time for assault and burglary offenses, admitted that he used … Read more →

Marshall offered 30-year prison term in Fireall slaying

Ex-con William Marshall was offered a 30-year prison term Wednesday for a guilty plea to running a former girlfriend’s car off the road so he could shoot her dead in the street. Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert Billmeier told Marshall “has a lot to think about” because if he goes to trial and gets … Read more →

U.S. Marshals arrest Trenton murder suspect in Atlanta

By SULAIMAN ABDUR-RAHMAN Staff Writer TRENTON — At-large murder suspect William Marshall, who was wanted for the Nov. 16 homicide of his ex-girlfriend Ruschell Fireall, was arrested Monday afternoon in Atlanta, according to Trenton Police Director Ralph Rivera Jr. “He was picked up today in Atlanta, Ga., by U.S. Marshals and local authorities,” Rivera said … Read more →

Police make three arrests, issue warrant in Friday homicides

Trenton police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of Emilio Lopez and have issued a warrant for the arrest of William Marshall in connection to the murder of Ruschell Fireall. Lopez, 34, was killed on the 100 block of Kent Street in what was initially reported as a stabbing, but police later … Read more →

William Marshall

  • Arrested: Nov. 26, 2012
  • Age: 44
  • Gender: Male
  • Race: Black

Pled guilty in the Nov. 16, 2012 death of Ruschell Fireall.