Heather Nicole Adkins, 32, was arrested on Feb. 19 in Georgetown, Kentucky and was charged with child endangerment and kidnapping after abandoning her nonverbal son with Autism on the side of the road.
On This Day: The Murder of Dr. Haing S. Ngor
On February 25, 1996, Cambodian-American gynecologist, actor, and author Haing S. Hgor was killed outside of his home in Chinatown, in Los Angeles, California. Ngor is best known for his role in the movie Killing Fields in which he won the Academy Award For Best Supporting Actor.
New Podcast Episode: The Machete Murderer
Despite being active in the so-called 'golden age' of serial killers, and operating in California to boot, you've probably never heard of Juan Vallejo Corona. Dubbed the Machete Murderer, Corona carried out violent machete attacks, murdering at least 25 men in Yuba City, California in the early 1970s.
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Stabbing at Lincoln University
A stabbing Wednesday night in a Lincoln University dormitory has left one dead and two injured.
Genetic Genealogy has Solved Dozens of Cold Case Murders in America Since 2018. More than 90% were White Victims.
With the increased popularity of websites such as AncestryDNA and GEDmatch by people all over the world hopeful to find long lost family members and information about their genetics, decades-old cold cases are beginning to generate new leads for law enforcement. While these advancements in DNA seem to be a ‘win-win’ for both law enforcement and families of cold case victims, some people are concerned about the ethical issues that may arise.
Comedian Donny Davis Found Dead in Las Vegas Hotel Room
Comedian Donny Davis, known for performing with celebrities such as Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Miley Cyrus, was found dead in his room at the Resorts World hotel and casino in Las Vegas. He was 43 years old.
Police Obtain New Information in the Disappearance of Lisa Marie Young
Police in Nanaimo, British Columbia, have received new tips and information about the 2002 disappearance of Lisa Marie Young which are considered to be “credible and important” to their investigation.
Kim Potter, Officer Who Shot Duante Wright Is Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
Kim Potter, the officer who shot and killed Duante Wright at a traffic stop after allegedly pulling out her gun instead of a taser was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison.
Coroner Confirms COD for Full Star Actor Bob Saget
The coroner releases a new statement into the COD of Bob Saget.
Ex-Teacher Sentenced to 41 Years After Admitting to Disturbing Sex Crimes Against Children
Ex-middle school teacher Cynthia Perkins, 36, and her then-husband Dennis Perkins were arrested in 2019 and charged with over 70 counts of sex crimes against children. Dennis Perkins was a deputy with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both resigned from their respective jobs after their arrests.
Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Found Guilty of Hate Crimes in Federal Trial
A federal jury yesterday found Travis and Gregory McMichael, along with William Bryan guilty of hate crime charges after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23, 2020.
From Throne to Ghost
The true story of the six Queens of Henry VIII and how they went from throne to ghost.
Maya Angelou: Poet and Civil Rights Activist
Many know about how amazing of a poet Maya Angelou was, but how many know her true story?
500-Pound Bear Breaks into Dozens of Homes in California
A 500-pound bear nicknamed ‘Hank the Tank’ has broken into at least 30 homes in the Lake Tahoe area over the last several months, scavenging for leftover food and leaving a trail of property damage.
Motorcycle 'Outlaw' Wanted in Colorado is Arrested in Tampa
Gregory Moore Jr., 31, of Colorado, was arrested on January 25 in Tampa at a clubhouse just north of Ybor City in connection with a fatal 2020 shootout in Arvada, Colorado.
Undercover Operation Saves Two Girls From Human Trafficking
In November 2021, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida began a three-month undercover operation with some of its detectives posing as minors. The operation was successful, as two 15-year-old girls were rescued and 18 people have been arrested.
SUNY Potsdam Student Murdered Near Campus
21-year-old Elizabeth Howell was shot to death on Friday near SUNY Potsdam, a college in upstate New York. Howell, who was studying music education, was found lying on the side of College Park Road with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to Canton Potsdam Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Authorities arrested 31-year-old Michael J. Snow and charged him with second degree murder.
Florida Woman Accused of Stabbing Her Husband More than 140 Times
A Palm Springs woman, 61-year-old Joan Burke, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bail after allegedly stabbing her disabled husband more than 140 times.
15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Shot 24 Times While Walking to Gas Station
15-year-old Sincere Cole was walking to the gas station around the corner from his house in Chicago on Saturday to buy snacks where he was shot 24 times.
The Kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser
On May 24, 1935, 9-year-old George Weyerhaeuser was kidnapped off the street in broad daylight in Tacoma, Washington. What would come of this case would make it one of the most famous in the American Northwest.