Sarah Halimi was a Jewish, 65-year-old, former kindergarten director, who in April 2017 was beaten, then thrown to her death from her flat in north-east Paris.
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Missing 15-Year-Old Found Dead, Police Suspect Foul Play
Missing 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep was found dead in a wooded area in South Carolina Thursday morning. Richland County police arrested one suspect, and the other is still on the loose. Investigators believe Amenhotep left with the two suspects voluntarily, and that things turned sour.
New Podcast Episode: Misgendering Media and a Manhunt
Jaida Peterson and Remy Fennell were murdered within 11 days of each other; both shot to death in a hotel room in North Carolina, and were at least the 14th and 15th transgender women to be murdered in the US so far in 2021.
Rossana Delgado was reported missing by her husband Yhony, who has fought tooth and nail to find his wife. But his perseverance was only rewarded with feeling powerless as the local authorities wouldn't take his wife's disappearance seriously until it was too late.
New Jersey Torso Killer Pleads Guilty in 1974 Cold Case
Richard Cottingham, better known as the serial “Torso Killer,” pleaded guilty in the 1974 cold case of two teenagers. Cottingham, 74, admitted to raping and killing 17-year-old Mary Ann Pryor and 16-year-old Lorraine Marie Kelly in August 1974.
Suspect Arrested in Missing Cantu and Mena Children Case
The Eugene Police Department arrested Jeremy Cantu in connection to the disappearance of his children. Kyden Cantu, 1, Trulee Cantu, 6, and Robert Mena III, 10, went missing Thursday.
Mildred Matheny Murder Solved Over 35 Years Later
New DNA evidence revealed a possible suspect in the 1985 murder of Mildred Matheny in Florida. Authorities arrested Richard Curtis Lange Sr., 61, Thursday and charged him with first-degree murder. They additionally charged him with sexual assault with a weapon and kidnapping. Thirty-six years after Matheny’s death, her family finally received the closure they deserved.
Kristin Smart's Body Moved by Killer's Father
Kristin Smart's case saw a staggering development this week when the father of her alleged killer was arrested under charges of moving her body from underneath his deck. Kristin was a former California Polytechnic State University student who disappeared in 1996 while walking home from a party.
Suspects Indicted in Murder-For-Hire Plot
An Alabama jury indicted five suspects in connection to the murder-for-hire death of Anthony Larry Sheppard. Logan McKinley Delp, 36, Aaron Howard, 40, Jaclyn Skuce, 38, LaJuhn Keith Smart, 25, and Angela Stolz, 34, face three counts of capital murder. Police officers conducted a welfare check for Sheppard July 24, 2020 and discovered his body with multiple gunshot wounds.
New Podcast Episode: Calling All Web Sleuths and Austinites!
19-year-old Sierra Hunter went missing from Anadarko, Oklahoma over two weeks ago, but there is reason to believe she may be in or around Austin, Texas.
Kassie Dewey had called it off with her boyfriend of about a year, Joshua Phillips. He responded by attacking Kassie and her 5-year-old daughter, Lilly in their home.
Kentucky Mom Charged After Son Found Dead In Trunk
A Louisville woman was charged with murder after the body of her 10-year-old son was found inside the trunk of her car Tuesday night. Officials charged Kaitlyn Renee Higgins, 28, with tampering with evidence and domestic violence.
Minnesota Man Charged After Shooting At National Guard Soldiers
Andrew Thomas faces one count of illegal possession of a firearm. Police officers arrested him Sunday night when they caught his vehicle on security cameras. According to the Star Tribune, an SUV drove near the soldiers 4:20 a.m. Someone inside the SUV fired at the soldiers. One bullet struck the windshield of a vehicle containing four soldiers.
Missing 20-Year-Old Ohio Woman Found Dead Inside Abandoned House
Brianna Ratliff, 20, went missing around 7 p.m. near Hall Park Thursday night. On Sunday, a search party discovered the body of a young woman inside an empty house on Chestnut Street. With the help of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, officials confirmed that it was Ratliff.
Teen Charged with Murder After Shooting Lyft Driver
Torian Wilson allegedly shot Elijah Newman, a 45-year-old Ghanian driver. Newman’s body was discovered Thursday night with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Police charged Wilson with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after linking him to the crime through an email address.
New Podcast Episode: The Buddy System
Eric Carter-Landin talks about the abuse he and his family endured surrounding the murder of his baby brother back in the 80s, who was responsible for Jacob’s death, and how they have managed to evade the law for all these years.
Dianna Brice was 4 months pregnant with her boyfriend’s baby when she was reported missing. Now her body has been found, and her boyfriend Justin, the primary suspect in her murder has disappeared.
Ohio Mom Charged with Murder After Hiding Her Son's Corpse
Authorities charged a Hamilton County woman with murder Tuesday, after she attempted to hide her son's body under a pile of clothing last year.Dominic Allen,19, went missing late September 2020. Police discovered his body inside the his mother's home in December. They arrested and charged Kenya Stallworth, 39, and her husband Robert Robb, 35, with gross abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. After DNA testing revealed the identity of Allen, prosecutors sought murder charges.
Suspects Arrested in Connection with Disappearance of Kristin Smart
Authorities arrested two suspects Tuesday morning for the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Paul Flores, 44, has been the prime suspect of the case for years, according to CNN. Officers obtained a search warrant in 2020 to look through Flores' home, and found numerous "items of interest." They booked Flores on murder charges with no bail. Along with arresting Paul Flores, his father, 80-year-old Ruben Flores, was charged with accessory to murder. Both suspects are expected to appear in court Thursday.
Tennessee Student Dies after Shooting Police Officer
Authorities said a shooting at a Knoxville high school resulted in one officer injured and one student dead Monday.Officers received reports of an armed student at Austin-East Magnet High School around 3:15 p.m. They found the student hiding in the bathroom, and when they ordered him out he started firing the weapon. According to CNN, at least one officer returned fire.
Man Charged with Murder in Convenience Store Shooting
Officials charged a Missouri man with murder for killing one person and wounding three others at a convenience store. Christopher Lindley, 28, allegedly attacked the Snappy Mart store in Koshkonong, Missouri, on Saturday. According to AP News, Lindley arrived at 5:15 a.m. and used a handgun to shoot the victims.
Kori Gauthier Missing, Car Abandoned On Bridge
Kori Gauthier's car was found abandoned on the Mississippi River Bridge Wednesday after another vehicle crashed into it, but the college freshman is still missing. The Baton Rouge Police and LSU Police are currently working on finding Kori and solving the mystery of why her car had been abandoned on the bridge in the first place. Kori's family is offering a $10,000 reward for her safe return.
Former Dallas Officer Freed from Capital Murder Charges
Despite charges that the officer hired a man to kidnap and kill two people, a judge freed him Wednesday. Audrey Faye Moorehead reasoned that prosecutors had no probable cause to support the charges against Bryan Riser. The 36-year-old was arrested last month on suspicion of murder for the 2017 deaths of Albert Douglas, 61, and Lisa Saenz, 31.