At least 19 children and 2 teachers have died at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas after a gunman opened fire and barricaded himself inside a classroom.
Man who attacked Comedian Dave Chappelle charged with Attempted Murder
Isaiah Lee, the man who attacked Comedian Dave Chappelle earlier this month, is returning to court in June on attempted murder charges announced on May 10. This comes after the misdemeanor case for attacking Chappelle as determined by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
Murderer of Wife 'Told By God To Kill Her' in Lawrence, KS
Late on Monday, May 16th, 25-year-old Lawrence resident Regan Noelle Gibbs was found dead in her home by police. The 911 call came from Gibbs’ husband, 26-year-old Chad Joseph Marek, who claimed that God had instructed him to murder her.
Suspect in “Mo” Wilson’s Death Believed to be in Austin
Federal agents believe the woman suspected of killing Anna Moriah Wilson is still in the Austin-Travis County area. The U.S Marshals and other law enforcement officials are looking for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong as a suspect in connection to Wilson’s death.
Suspects in Murder of Kyhara Tay Arrested
Two teenagers are in custody in connection with the death of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx last week.
Uncle Kills Two-Year-Old Niece During a Family Fight
2-Year-Old Octavia Huber-Young was killed by her uncle this past Saturday after an argument broke out between the gunman and his parents. The uncle, Andrew Huber-Young, came back to the house later that day with a gun, deciding to shoot multiple family members, including Octavia while in her father’s arms.
Minnesota Boy Found Dead in Trunk of Mom's Car
A Minnesota mom is behind bars after she allegedly murdered her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart, and then placed his body in the back of her Chevy Impala and drove around with him.
Suspect Charged in Disappearance and Death of Milana Li
Portland police charged juvenile Daniel Gore with the death of Milana Li, a 13-year-old who was missing and then later found dead near her home. He has a history with the Juvenile Department for non-violent offenses, and the court system is looking to try him as an adult starting in early June, and Li’s death has left the community in mourning.
Fatal Shooting After Prom in Baltimore, MD
Police still have no suspects for the shooting of 17-year-old student Jasmine Bronson on May 13th. It’s one more case on the list of Baltimore’s steadily rising rates of gun violence.
The Legend of Hairy Man Road
For those of y’all who weren’t raised in Round Rock, TX, I doubt that you’ve heard of Hairy Man Road. This road sounds innocent enough, but the name itself actually stems from local legend. The legend goes, that in the 1800s, during the pioneer and cattle drive days of Texas, a young boy was separated from his family. He was completely lost before anyone noticed he was missing. The boy grew up in the wildness of the forested Brushy Creek area, and became a hermit as he was unused to the company of other humans. He was known by the name “Hairy Man” because of his infamously hairy physique.
Man Shot and Killed in Random Attack
A 48-year-old man was shot and killed in New York City on Sunday morning while riding the Q train near the Canal Street stop.
Intruder Stabs Man in His Sleep in Queens Apartment
Intruder, Yang Zhang, broke into Queens apartment early Sunday morning searching for drugs. He ends up killing a man in his sleep, repeatedly stabbing him.
North Carolina Man Shot and Killed Mother and Son
A 69-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning in the Tuesday shooting deaths of a mother and son in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
A 34-year-old Cold Case Solved by Fingernail Scrapings
In May 1988, Lucille Hultgren was found dead, stabbed and sexually assaulted. At the time, there were no leads or information on who her killer could be, and the case went cold. Decades later, Hultgren's killer has been found due to advancements in DNA testing, but it’s too late.
Non-Fatal Shooting of Two at South Fulton, GA Taco Bell
After an argument with customers, 17-year-old Marquis Jordan retrieved an assault rifle and sprayed the parking lot with bullets, hospitalizing a pair of teenage boys.
Shooting at a McDonald's in Near North Side Chicago
At around 10:40pm on Thursday night, 2 people were killed and at least 7 injured in a shooting at a McDonald’s on the Near North Side of Chicago.
Missing Colorado Woman's Remains Found After Four Years
The remains of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia were found in Weld County, east of Longmont, Colorado on April 28th after being missing for four years. As of Thursday, May 19th, the results of the DNA taken at the scene confirm the body belongs to the Colorado woman.
The Ethics of True Crime Consumption
True crime information should be spread responsibly, truthfully, and fairly. We must give attention to the cases that don’t get as much media attention. The cases where the victims are Black. The cases where the victims are Indigenous. The cases where the victims are LGBTQIA+. The cases where the victims were sex workers. The unsolved cases. If you’re a true crime enthusiast, utilize your inner moral compass when deciding what to pay attention to or write about.
Witness Silenced: Corrine Gump
On March 30, 2015, 10-year-old Corrine Gump was set to testify in court about how she was raped and sexually abused over a period of four years. Hours before she was set to testify, her home exploded, killing her and her deaf grandparents on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio.
The Crimes of Juana Barraza: “El Mataviejitas”
From late 2002 until 2006, the Mexico City elderly population was chilled to the bone by El Mataviejitas, a serial killer who charmed and deceived their way into the homes of elderly women before beating and strangling them. One day, but chance, the killer was found by police, but who they found rocked their understanding of the case to its foundations.