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Arizona Parents Allegedly Hid Dead Body of Son After Claiming He Ran Away
Mar 9

Mar 9 Arizona Parents Allegedly Hid Dead Body of Son After Claiming He Ran Away

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

Amber-Leah Valentine, 41, and Jon Imes, 41 were among three people arrested after they allegedly told police that their 16-year-old son ran away when they actually discarded and hid his dead body. According to People. Valentine and Imes have been charged with felony abandonment/concealment of a dead body.

Former Beauty Pageant Star Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail for $1.7M Vintage Wine Heist
Mar 8

Mar 8 Former Beauty Pageant Star Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail for $1.7M Vintage Wine Heist

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

Priscila Guevara, 28, and her boyfriend Constantín Dumitru, 49, are reported to have stolen 45 bottles of wine from Atrio, a three star Michelin restaurant and hotel in Caceres, Spain.

Ohio Woman Admits to Drowing 93-Year-Old Grandmother in Kitchen Sink
Mar 8

Mar 8 Ohio Woman Admits to Drowing 93-Year-Old Grandmother in Kitchen Sink

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

People reports Heidi Matheny told police she intentionally drowned her grandmother in the kitchen sink so she could “be at rest.” Matheny has pleaded guilty to murder. 

FBI Investigates Suspicious Death of A Female Passenger on A Carnival Cruise Ship
Mar 7

Mar 7 FBI Investigates Suspicious Death of A Female Passenger on A Carnival Cruise Ship

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

On Feb. 27, during a voyage to Nassau, a woman aboard a carnival cruise ship, Carnival’s Sunshine, was found unresponsive. Medical staff and crew members attempted to revive the woman after finding her, but sadly, she was pronounced dead.

The Most Popular Conspiracy Theories About the Denver International Airport
Mar 7

Mar 7 The Most Popular Conspiracy Theories About the Denver International Airport

Claire Hinderaker

Since its opening in 1995, The Denver International Airport has been subject to numerous outlandish conspiracy theories. Here are the top five most popular ideas: 

Reality TV Star James Norman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arrangement of Nephew’s Murder
Mar 6

Mar 6 Reality TV Star James Norman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arrangement of Nephew’s Murder

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

‘Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’ star James Norman received a sentence of life in prison on March 2, 2023 for his part in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the shooting and death of his nephew in 2016.

Body of Missing N.Y. Girl Found in River
Mar 6

Mar 6 Body of Missing N.Y. Girl Found in River

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

Samantha Humphrey, 14, was last seen on Nov. 25, 2022, at Riverside Park in the Stockade neighborhood of Schenectady, according to People. On Feb. 22, Humphrey’s body was found by local fishermen in the Mohawk River. WNYT reports the 14-year-old’s body was pulled from the Mohawk River last Wednesday afternoon.

Netflix’s “You” Is Romanticizing Murder and Stalking
Mar 3

Mar 3 Netflix’s “You” Is Romanticizing Murder and Stalking

Andrea Cepeda
True Crime in Film & TV

Since its release back in 2018, the Netflix original series “You” has become extremely popular, but with its popularity and its casting, the series seems to have put the main character, Joe and his acts of stalking and murder on a pedestal, coupled with the fact that Penn Badgely, the actor who plays Joe, is seen as attractive by some fans.

Alex Murdaugh Gets 2 Life Sentences in Prison for Murders of Wife and Son
Mar 3

Mar 3 Alex Murdaugh Gets 2 Life Sentences in Prison for Murders of Wife and Son

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

According to People, Alex Murdaugh was sentenced Friday morning to two life sentences in prison. The sentences will run consecutively. The conviction followed the day after Murdaugh was found guilty of the murders of his wife, Maggie, 52, and son, Paul, 22. 

New Podcast Episode: The Murder of Kedarie Johnson
Mar 3

Mar 3 New Podcast Episode: The Murder of Kedarie Johnson

Angelina Villeseche
Fresh from MMN, True Crime Podcast

This week marks seven years since the death of 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson in Burlington, Iowa. The teen was gender nonconforming and non-binary, and was murdered seemingly in response to that gender expression. Still Kedarie's killers, two cisgender men, were not charged with a hate crime.

Two Brothers Crash Wedding Reception and Beat Groom to Death
Mar 2

Mar 2 Two Brothers Crash Wedding Reception and Beat Groom to Death

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

Rony and Josue Castaneda, two brothers from California, have been convicted of murdering Joe Melgoza, a groom who was celebrating his nuptials on Dec. 14, 2019. According to People, Melgoza was sadly murdered by the brothers just hours after saying “I do.”

Mother of Two Kills Husband, Son, and Father, Before Turning Gun on Herself
Mar 2

Mar 2 Mother of Two Kills Husband, Son, and Father, Before Turning Gun on Herself

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

According to People, Theresa Cain, 46, fatally shot her husband, Steven Cain, their son Ethan Cain and her father, William Felton, in an apparent murder-suicide. Theresa Cain also shot and critically injured her 20-year-old daughter, Samantha. The attack occurred on Monday, Feb. 27, in the family’s Ohio Township home. 

Pastor Claims He Stopped Armed Robbery During Church Service by Praying for Suspects
Mar 1

Mar 1 Pastor Claims He Stopped Armed Robbery During Church Service by Praying for Suspects

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

On Feb. 12, 2023, Marquaello Futrell, a former police officer who has devoted his life to God as a pastor, claims to have stopped a group of alleged robbers during a church service by praying for the suspects.

Two Arrested in the Alleged Kidnapping of Vermont Woman
Mar 1

Mar 1 Two Arrested in the Alleged Kidnapping of Vermont Woman

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

Mack Varnum, 45, and Nichole Cloutier, 36, were taken into custody for allegedly kidnapping an unidentified woman. According to People, Varnum and Cloutier are facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and aggravated domestic assault. 

Former NFL Player Eric D. Johnson Charged With Human Trafficking
Feb 28

Feb 28 Former NFL Player Eric D. Johnson Charged With Human Trafficking

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

Former NFL player, Eric D. Johnson, 46, is among one of the eight people accused of trafficking four women and one minor, as well as gang related charges.

The Infamous Boston Strangler
Feb 28

Feb 28 The Infamous Boston Strangler

Claire Hinderaker
Fresh From MMN

Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, is one of New England’s most prolific serial killers.

Woman Crashes SUV Into Popeyes Because Order Didn’t Include Biscuits
Feb 27

Feb 27 Woman Crashes SUV Into Popeyes Because Order Didn’t Include Biscuits

Andrea Cepeda
Breaking News

Belinda Miller, 50, drove her car into a Popeyes in Augusta, Georgia after finding that there were biscuits missing from her order.

Mormon TikToker Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence in Utah
Feb 27

Feb 27 Mormon TikToker Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence in Utah

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

People reports Taylor Frankie Paul, a popular Mormon mother TikToker, has been arrested for alleged domestic violence in Utah. Officers responded to a call around 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and arrested Paul. 

Bonnie and Clyde: America’s Infamous Criminal Duo
Feb 24

Feb 24 Bonnie and Clyde: America’s Infamous Criminal Duo

Andrea Cepeda
Fresh from MMN

In 1932, during the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went on a notorious two year crime spree, where the pair would rob gas stations, restaurants, banks and more, making them one of the most sensationalized criminal duo’s in America due to the media.

100-Year-Old California Man Killed in Hit and Run
Feb 24

Feb 24 100-Year-Old California Man Killed in Hit and Run

Claire Hinderaker
Breaking News

100-year-old Oakland resident, Tzu-Ta-Ko was killed after being hit by a car on Sunday, Feb. 19. According to People, authorities are still looking for the driver after the vehicle fled the scene. The Oakland Police Department issued a release for the public’s help in finding the vehicle. Tzu-Ta was hit on 19th and Harrison St. around 7 a.m.

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