Last Thursday, 42-year-old Columbus man Ricky Shiffer attempted to attack the FBI field office in Cincinnati, Ohio. He posted an admission of his actions to Truth Social before being shot in a confrontation with police.
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Brandi Worley, the mother who killed her two children after her husband asked for a divorce
On November 17, 2016, at about 4:30 a.m., Brandi Worley, 31, called 911 after murdering her two children and stabbing herself in the neck. She told the 911 operator, “I have stabbed myself and killed my two kids.” When the police arrived at the Darlington, Indiana home, they found the bodies of 3-year-old Charlee and 7-year-old Tyler in the daughter’s bedroom.
A teenager with special needs who requires medication has been missing for 14 days
Kaylee Jones, a 16-year-old teenager, has been missing since June 14, 2022. She was last seen near Carrollton’s Whooping Creek Church Road. Jones is diagnosed with autism and requires special medication and medical care. Her parents, Daniel and Brenda Jones, fear that their daughter may have been lured away and has become a human trafficking victim.
18-Year-Old Killed in Alabama, His Mother Begs For Answers
Police in Prichard, Alabama are investigating the murder of 18-year-old Randon Lee, who was shot and killed Friday evening only a few hours before his birthday. His mother, Ophelia Nichols, pleaded with her 7 million TikTok followers for answers following his death.
Olly Stephens and How Social Media Facilitated his Murder
The murder of 13-year-old Olly Stephens has raised questions in the minds of parents and social media tycoons on the responsibility such companies have in protecting their young users from viewing violent content that can lead them to commit violent acts.
Student Charged for Threatening to Commit a Mass Shooting at his High School
A 16-year-old boy from Long Island was charged with making terroristic threats and aggravated harassment after posting a story on Instagram in which he threatened to commit a mass shooting at his high school.
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.
Oxford High Shooting Suspect Ethan Crumbley to Plead Insanity
Attorneys for accused gunman Ethan Crumbley filed a motion last Thursday to plead insanity in his case stemming from the Oxford High School shooting on November 30, 2020. Fifteen-year-old Crumbley will be evaluated at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.
TikTok star’s boyfriend accused of strangling him after fight over video game
A TikTok star’s boyfriend has been accused of strangling him after a fight over a video game, and has been charged in connection with his death in Michigan.
Rory Teasley, a 28-year-old TikTok influencer popular for his comic and dance videos on the platform, was found dead on 6 January in the apartment he shared with boyfriend Docquen Jovo Watkins, according to Oakland county authorities.
Court documents link Indiana man to social media in Delphi murder investigation
Court documents newly obtained by WDRB link a man in jail with social media accounts police are investigating in connection with the murders of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017.
Man Opens Fire at Colorado Grocery Store
Officers responded to a 911 call in Boulder, Colorado after a man started shooting inside a local grocery store Monday. According to ABC, multiple people were injured inside King Soopers grocery store. When authorities arrived, the shooter opened fire on them with a long gun. Soon after, the state SWAT team arrived to help. However, the store remained an active crime scene for hours to come.
Your Next Favorite YouTuber: Jon Chrymes
Jon Chrymes is a true crime YouTube Channel created by blogger, writer and director Jon Rhynes. With a passion for giving a voice to the victims, Jon conducts research on each case in order to create mini documentaries through his platform. Started in 2018, Jon Chrymes has quickly risen in popularity, with over 21,000 subscribers. We were so excited to talk to Jon and get to know the man behind the scenes of a dedicated true crime channel.
The Best True Crime on TikTok
If we can thank 2020 for anything, it's the rise (and enduring existence) of TikTok. The social media platform has everything a true crime junkie could want: lots of pictures, quick facts, and the ability to go viral and effectively spread awareness of current cases. Here are the best true crime TikTok accounts for you to binge right now (plus a shameless plug)!