A 41-year-old man died by suicide after murdering two coworkers at a supermarket in Wisconsin.
Man Kills Four Over Stimulus Check
After arguing with his girlfriend over her stimulus check, an Indiana man killed three adults and one child.
Official court documents released Tuesday additionally stated that the shooter, 25-year-old Malik Halfacre, confessed to the killings. Halfacre allegedly arrived to his girlfriend’s home Saturday, where their 6-month old child, Tomeeka Brown, Anthony Johnson, Dequan Moore and 7-year-old Eve Moore lived.
Serial Stowaway Arrested for the 22nd Time
Marilyn Hartman has made a name for herself as the “Serial Stowaway”. The 69-year-old is known as one of the most prolific stowaways alive today. Over the last three years, she has allegedly fooled TSA as many as thirty times.
The Friendly Neighborhood… Serial Killer? The Case of Dennis Nilsen.
February 8, 1983, a plumbing company was called out to a large house in a respectable leafy suburb of North London. The occupants of the flats in the property have been complaining to the landlord about blockages. Some of them noticed a strange odor along the lines of a dead animal. The guy tasked with the job of finding the cause of the blockages opened a drain cover and, immediately repulsed by the stench but determined to keep going, pulled out flesh and small bones.
Woman Posts Video From Hospital Asking For Help Days Before Death
Mireille Ndjomouo, 44, posted an online video calling for help from within a Montreal-area hospital. The March 7th video which went viral on Facebook, is a harrowing 6 ½ minute video pleading for someone to get her out of the care of Charles-Le Monye Hospital in Montreal.
Ndjomouo had her eyes almost swollen shut, her mouth paralyzed, and her face swollen.
Ronald DeFeo, “Amityville Horror Killer,” Dies in Prison
Ronald DeFeo Jr, who killed his parents and four siblings in 1974, has died in prison at age 69.
Family of Slain Female Influencer Confronts Man Who Murdered Her
Convicted killer Brandon Clark was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 2019 stabbing murder of TikTok star Bianca Devins. Clark, 23, pleaded guilty last February to second-degree murder in Devins’ July 2019 stabbing death, which he documented by posting images of her body on social media.
“How It Really Happened”: Escape From Dannemora
After premiering the sixth season of its Original Series last Sunday, HLN’s “How It Really Happened” is delving into the story of dangerous criminals Richard Matt and David Sweat and their shocking escape from Clinton Correctional Facility on June 5, 2015. You can catch this episode on Sunday, March 21 at 9 pm to 11 pm ET/PT.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Teen Murder Case
In the North Carolina murder case of Casey Johnson, prosecutors against Joseph Ray Carroll sought the death penalty Monday.
According to the Richmond County Daily Journal, there were “aggravating circumstances” in the 15-year-old’s death. Carroll, who dated Johnson’s mother, was indicted on a murder charge Feb. 15. Johnson’s mother, Michelle, is also charged with murder. Since the initial arrest of Carroll, his murder charge has been upgraded to capital murder.
Johnson was horrifically beaten and taken to the hospital Jan. 20. Soon after, he was declared brain dead. His death was ruled a homicide, and the medical examiner declared his death as the cause of “severe trauma to the head, consistent with that of a car accident.”
According to WSOC TV, investigators found signs of physical abuse in the home prior to Johnson’s death. They also found videos of the abuse on Carroll’s cell phone, where he would record Johnson and his siblings being punished.
Carroll will appear in court this summer to face the death penalty trial.
8 Murdered in Atlanta Massage Parlor Shootings
Eight people are dead after a 21-year-old man went on a killing spree in Atlanta, Georgia. The man targeted three separate massage parlors in his attack.
Review: Murder Among the Mormons
Murder Among the Mormons, Netflix’s latest true-crime docuseries, is well worth the watch. Detailing the events of the 1985 Utah bombings, this documentary will have your full attention while revealing twists and turns that you won’t predict.
Arizona Man Kills Wife and 18-year-old Daughter
A murder-suicide left an Arizona couple and their 18-year-old daughter dead in an atrocious act committed by the father, according to authorities.
This past Monday evening, Mesa police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting. Officers at the scene found Ruben Sanchez, 51, his wife Ana Guerra, 49, and their daughter Amy Sanchez, 18 dead inside their home.
‘No Remorse’ Shown from Ex-Navy Killer During Trial
Matthew Sullivan, a former navy sailor who killed his wife, had his sentencing hearing on March 12, 2021. He was arrested in 2016. Other than the drastic wait time to condemn this criminal, there are more information and judgements that may make your stomach turn.
Jasmin Cigarroa’s Husband Arrested for Murder
Jasmin Cigarroa’s husband, Jonathan Nuno Mijangos, was arrested on first-degree murder charges after his wife’s remains were discovered on Friday morning. Jasmin, 24, was reported missing to the Denver Police Department on March 10. According to her brother, Mijangos said that his wife had gone out with her friends on Monday night but did not return home. However, Jasmin’s family does not believe that this is true.
Malaga Couple Kidnap Swedish Man
Police charged a Malaga couple with the alleged kidnapping of a Swedish man.
Woman Turns Herself in After Uber Driver Attack
A second woman turned herself into the police Sunday, after the video of an Uber driver attack went viral online.
Arna Kimaiai and Malaysia King attacked Uber driver Subhakar Khadka on March 7 in San Francisco, California. Khadka said that he stopped the car to ask the two women to put masks on, in order to comply with Uber’s mask policy. Then, things got violent.
3 Dead After Driver Plows into Homeless Encampment
Nine individuals were injured on Monday when a man drove directly into a homeless encampment in San Diego.
Security Guard Killed in Murder-Suicide at Las Vegas Hotel
Yoseph Almonte, 31, is being remembered as a hero for placing himself between two unarmed employees and Reggie Tagget, 42, who was opening fire in an employee parking garage.
6-Year-Old Girl Found Dead, 14-Year-Old Boy Arrested
On March 12, 2021, police recovered the body of a 6-year-old Indiana girl who was reported missing only two hours before. A 14-year-old boy, whose name will not be released as he is progressing through the juvenile system, was arrested in connection with the case.
Met Police Clash With Mourners
There are ongoing calls for the head of the Metropolitan police department to reign after a clash with mourners in London on March 13. The police face criticism after images on Twitter showed police aggressively manhandling and handcuffing mourners.
Florida Man Kills Grandfather, Cuts Ears Off
Authorities charged a man in DeLand, Florida, with murder after he admitted to stabbing his grandfather Saturday night.
Kolby Parker, 30, said that he and Ronal Wells, Sr., smoked marijuana at their shared home on Lake Mack Drive. At some point, Wells, 77, allegedly attacked Parker with a knife. Parker claims he then disarmed him and stabbed him multiple times in return.
Japanese Language Teacher Assaulted in Seattle Chinatown
A Japanese language teacher was violently attacked in a possible hate crime while visiting Seattle Chinatown on February 25.
Japan: 10 Years After the Tsunami
A decade ago, Japan, land of the Rising Sun, was met with one of the greatest natural disasters in modern history. The March 11th, 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, Japan was a devastating 9.0-9.1 magnitude on the rector scale. In the country, it is commonly referred to as the Great East Japan earthquake, 2011 Tohoku earthquake, the Great Sendai earthquake, or the Great Tohoku earthquake.
“How It Really Happened” Season 6: Exclusive Look
The sixth season of HLN’s longest running original series “How It Really Happened with Hill Harper” is premiering Sunday, March 14 at 9 pm to 11 pm with the disturbing case of missing Utah mom Susan Powell.
MMNster Book Review: The Bass Rock
‘Modern Gothic’ almost describes this book. It has the haunting slow-burn of something awful seeping, creeping expanding throughout and I was feeling unsettled as I progressed, but for me, that wasn’t enough. Let me tell you why.
How to Catch A Killer: Forensics
How do police track down serial killers? Forensics is the key to their success.
Investigation Reopened in Georgia Teen Kendrick Johnson’s Death
Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk has reopened the investigation in the 2013 death of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson.
Florida Man Friday- Naked Man Arrested After Jumping On Neighbor’s Trampoline
Adrian Lee Gonzalez-Bradway showed up naked at his neighbor’s home March 2nd, 2021, and began tapping on the door. The resident asked Gonzalez-Bradway if he needed assistance, but he did not respond. Thirty minutes later, the resident said she saw Gonzalez-Bradway jumping on her family’s trampoline while still naked.
Lannon Arrested for 5 Murders Across US
Sean Lannon was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday morning for his suspected connection with multiple murders that occurred across the United States over the last two weeks.
10 Dead In Myanmar Protest
Security forces in Myanmar shot dead at least 10 people yesterday during a protest against the military’s coup.
Panda Express Employees Instructed to Strip at Work Seminar
Over the course of the seminar, employees were both physically and psychologically attacked by superiors. One of the “exercises” involved being repeatedly informed that they were “nothing” and that they “don’t matter”.
Over 30 Missing Kids Reunited with Their Families
Thanks to the FBI and “Operation Missing in the Metroplex,” 31 families in North Texas reunited with their missing children. Operation Missing in the Metroplex was the culmination of four police departments partnering with the U.S. Marshals Service and Homeland Security Investigations to locate and rescue the missing kids.
Russia’s Social Media Crackdown on Twitter
In an unanimous move, Russia’s media watchdogs have set in motion regulations to crackdown on limiting social network platforms. More specifically, popular social media app, Twitter, which will be slowed down by up to 50 percent as of this past Wednesday.
Amber Alert Issued for Teen Who Went Missing 17 Months Ago
Tennessee authorities have issued an Amber Alert for Daphne Westbrook, 17, who went missing from Chattanooga in October of 2019, as well as an indictment for her father, John Oliver Westbrook, 42.
Remains Identified As Lisa Todd 33 Years Later
Authorities identified the skeletal remains of a pregnant woman who had been discovered in a well 33 years ago as Lisa Todd on Tuesday. Todd’s remains were found at the old Publicker Distillery in Bensalem, Pennsylvania inn 1988, but the 17-year-old had disappeared from Philadelphia in October 1985.
Ellie’s Law Introduced in UK
Ellie’s Law, named after Wiltshire teenager Ellie Gould, means teenage killers could now face up to 27 years in prison.
London Police Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Sarah Everard
Following the disappearance of Sarah Everard, authorities in England arrested a police officer on suspicion for kidnap Tuesday. Later, the suspicion raised to murder.
California’s Deadliest Nursing Facility
At the time of writing, Kei-Ai Los Angeles has suffered the losses of at least 97 of its residents to COVID-19. A statistic making it the most deadly nursing home in the state of California.
Killer.Cloud – Database for Serial Killers
If you’re anything like most true crime fans, once you read one astonishing detail about a serial killer, there is an urge to learn more. I cannot recall the number of times I have stayed up and researched countless serial killers just wanting to know every detail of their crimes. That’s when I stumbled upon Killer.Cloud, the Serial Killer Database.
Husband Charged in Wife’s Murder Originally Ruled as Botched Home Invasion
Idaho police believed that 26-year-old Whitney Murphy was the victim of an armed robbery but have now arrested her husband on murder charges. Investigators allege that his motive was a $650,000 life insurance policy he took out on her weeks before her death.
Asian Man Murdered: Possible Hate Crime
Juanito Falcon, a 74-year-old Arizona man, was murdered on Feb. 16, 2021, while he was out on a walk. Marcus Williams, 40, attacked Falcon on his morning walk at random. Relatives of Falcon are convinced his killing was a hate crime, and that he was targeted because he was Asian.
Potential Release to Woman Who was Charged with Murder of her Stillborn Child
Chelsea Becker, 26, from central California, was charged with murder after she delivered a stillborn baby who tested positive for methamphetamine. Becker has since been in a Kings County jail in November 2019. Her bail set at a staggering $2 million dollars.
Wesley Billingsly’s Mother: “I Want My Son Back”
On the morning of June 12, 2018, Wesley Billingsly was seen driving his Ford Expedition around Pacific Beach, honking and waving at friends as he passed by. However, after failing to show up for dinner with friends later that evening, Wesley was never seen again. Although it has been nearly three years since Wesley’s disappearance, his mother Christel Billingsly has never given up hope nor stopped searching for her son.
FBI Releases New Videos of Suspect Planting Bombs Before Capitol Riot
The FBI released additional videos of the suspect who planted pipe bombs the night before the storm on the U.S. Capitol.
The videos feature the suspect stopping before the Republican and Democratic National Committee offices in Washington D.C. The suspect wore a gray sweatshirt, surgical mask, black pants and carried a backpack containing the explosives.
Texas Restaurant Blackmailed and Threatened for Exercising COVID-19 Safety Precautions
A Mexican restaurant in Texas became the target of malicious bullying due to its decision to continue requiring proper masking safety techniques in its establishment.
A Beginner’s Guide to the My Favorite Murder Podcast
My Favourite Murder is the hit true-crime podcast co-hosted by Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff. Since it’s debut in 2016, it regularly tops the comedy podcast charts. Once you start listening, you’ll understand why this podcast is so beloved it’s listeners, who refer to themselves as “murderinos”. But, with 264 episodes, and new episodes still being released every Thursday, you might be at a loss for where to start. So, here’s a murderino’s guide to your new favourite podcast.
Myanmar Nun Risks her Life for Children
The political unrest is at an all-time high in the country of Myanmar. For the past month, protests emerged in response to the military’s ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. It has been an unheard cry for a return of democracy that has been met with violence.
Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Dismissed Permanently
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, was initially arrested and charged with assault and attempted murder of a police officer after he shot Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly when officers mistakenly entered Breonna Taylor’s apartment
Two Men Charged With Murder of Houseless Teen
Two men were arrested and charged with the murder of a 19-year-old houseless woman that was found wrapped in plastic in Manhattan’s Fulton Fish Market this weekend. The victim, who police have identified as Rosalee Sanchez, was found inside the vacant warehouse of the fish market on Saturday morning by Austin Boehm, 25, and Christian Mercado, 20. However, once the police arrived on the scene, the two men were arrested and taken into custody under suspicion that they were involved in Sanchez’s death.
Murder In Welsh Takeaway
Police launched a murder investigation after a 16-year-old died in a takeaway in South Wales on March 5.
Derek Chauvin Murder Trial Delayed
Derek Chauvin, one of four police officers charged with the death of George Floyd, may face an additional third degree murder charge. As a result, Judge Peter Cahill postponed the trial Monday.
Black Middle School Student Tortured During Sleepover
The mother of the victim, Summer Smith, alleges that the bullying has been ongoing since last year. This specific event occurred last month during a sleepover at which the boy suffered further assault when his classmates attacked him with racial slurs.
Georgia Mother Charged in Shooting Death of 7-Year Old Son
Alison Jones, 36, is facing murder charges after fatally shooting her 7-year-old son, Maddox, in their Georgia home last Monday.
College Student Dies After Hazing Incident
A student at Bowling Green State University died on Sunday, March 7, 2021, after an alleged hazing incident that involved alcohol, and his family is looking for answers.
Police Officer Arrested For Arranging Two Murders
Dallas police officer Bryan Riser was arrested Thursday and charged with arranging the kidnappings and murders of two unrelated victims back in 2017.
Derek Chauvin Trial To Begin
Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd for more than nine minutes, is set to go on trial this week.
Canadian Women’s Group “Zoombombed” with Pornography
The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre experienced a “zoombomb,” where offensive language and porn appeared on screen.
A zoombomb refers to the act of hacking Zoom to create a disruption. The women’s center hosted the virtual event Saturday over Zoom to celebrate International Women’s Day. According to City News 1130, the intrusion happened during the organization’s largest fundraising event.
Alabama Seeks to Criminalize Teen Gender Affirmation
HB1 and its senate counterpart SB10 intend to prohibit transgender children from receiving care that affirms their gender.
Review: QAnon: The Search for Q
It was about a year ago during the beginning of the pandemic. A good friend of mine had sent me a post on Instagram. I didn’t know what to make of it. There was a series of texts against a multi-colored pastel background. Each slide becoming more brazen and bizarre as I swiped left to read it.
Pizzagate? (I want to note this one is especially disturbing if you choose to research the theory behind this one.)
Child trafficking for a special blood compound?
Hilary Clinton being one of many figureheads in an elaborate pedophile ring?
Donald Trump is going to be the hero/beacon of light to fight against said pedophile ring?
Lizard people?
Wait, what?!
Hometown Murder: Suffolk Strangler
The Ipswich murders began on October 30th 2006 until December 10th. All five victims were sex workers in the Suffolk area where Wright picked them up.
Body of Missing Woman Found in Storage Unit
Michelle Arnold-Boesiger, 33, was reported missing on January 3. On Tuesday, officers showed up at a storage unit near Rockford with a search warrant. Inside, they found the remains of Arnold-Boesiger.
Florida Man Friday: Doorbell Licker Caught
Video capture of a Florida man holding what seems to be newspapers or a phone book was taken two years ago, but what he does in that video is unsettling, to say the least.
Blatti Indicted For Murder Of Five Patients
Blatti, 75, was accused of writing prescriptions for massive quantities of opioids for patients that were heavily addicted to pain killers, which ultimately led to the endangerment of six lives in addition to five patients that fatally overdosed.
Sweden Stabbing: Seven Injured
A man injured seven people in a knife attack in the south of Sweden on March 3.
California Landlords Using CIA Torture Techniques to Deter Homeless
A video has gone viral of a neighborhood in San Pedro, CA. The video depicts a vacant property owned by Jerico Development LLC. Numerous tents and makeshift housing structures line the sidewalk. And the Barney theme song blasts at an unbearably loud volume all day and night.
Not only did Jerico Development LLC equip the property with violently loud speakers, but recently the building also added floodlights. Both of these developments have been made in the hopes that it would drive away the unhoused individuals seeking refuge nearby.
The homeless rights group Street Watch LA began circulating the original video that captured the public’s attention of the incident. Of what was occurring the group stated that “homelessness measures exist in the form of harassment, in this case hostile music”.
Jerico Development LLC has now ceased their audio assault saying “we deeply apologize for the lack of consideration we have shown to the uncontained community” and we allowed frustration to take the lead and took the wrong action on this complex issue, which is unforgivable.”
Are Fingerprints Really Reliable?
If you’re like me and love a good murder-mystery show, you know that fingerprints are like the holy grail in murder investigations. Once forensics finds a clean set of prints, the mystery is solved and the culprit caught. But, how exactly does fingerprint analysis work, and is it as reliable as they say?
Second Arrest Made in Shooting Death of 6-Year-Old Girl
Authorities allege Angel Cannon drove the car involved in a drive by shooting that killed a Cleveland girl.
The Return of Capital Punishment In South Carolina
The most recent actions of the South Carolina Senate have resurrected the antiquated methods of capital punishment by way of electric chair or firing squad. South Carolina is one of twenty-eight states who remain pro-capital punishment.
This past Tuesday the states Senate voted in favor to restart state executions after a decade-long moratorium. The bill will implement older practices such as the electric chair, the new default for capital punishment, with death by firing squad as an “alternative”.
Dufrene Saves Abandoned Baby on Highway
Luke Dufrene saved an abandoned infant that had been left on the highway and reunited them with their mother last Thursday evening.
The 23-year-old Good Samaritan had been driving to work in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana when he saw the driver of a vehicle “dropping a baby off” in a carrier on the media of a highway. Dufrene was shocked by what he saw but acted quickly.
Father Beheads 17-Year-Old Daughter
Police arrested a man in India for allegedly beheading his 17-year-old daughter on March 3.
Canadian “Incel” Killer Convicted
The Canadian court convicted the infamous “Incel” Killer of 10 counts of murder and 16 counts of attempted murder in an online hearing Wednesday. Alek Minassian, 28, killed 10 people in a van attack in 2018 and seriously injured 16 others. According to the Guardian, Minassian is a self-described “incel.” The incel community, or involuntary celibate community, is an online community of men who blame women for their “inability to get laid.”
Injured Hiker Saved from Freezing to Death by Canine Companion
For seven nights a man survived the freezing temperatures of the Alps, despite lacking proper lodging or shelter.
Fight to Survive: GoFundMe Created for Man With Severe Brain Damage With Medical Expenses Around 124k A Month
On October 31st, 2020, a vehicle flipped off the I-794 freeway in Wisconsin and landed in a parking lot beneath the freeway. Maher, and his mother, Norma, pay for extreme medical expenses.
Justen Watkins Out on Bail While Facing Terrorism Charges
Watkins is part of a larger Neo-Nazi group called The Base. According to the Canadian government they have been recently designated as a terrorist organization. They are also considered one of the most violent American domestic terror groups in decades.
Arrest Made in 1982 Murders of Two Young Women
Police in Colorado have arrested a 70-year-old man for the killings of Annette Schnee, 21, and Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Oberholtzer, 29, who disappeared from Breckenridge back on Jan. 6, 1982.
Murder-Suicide in Medical Office
A Texas man shot his wife before fatally shooting himself at a medical center earlier this week. According to police, officers arrived at the scene in less than five minutes and discovered the suspect’s wife, age 54, lying on the floor of the hallway shot twice, once in the chest and once in her right arm.
Murder Libs: Part II
Take a load off and fill out this spooky Murder Libs story, An Unlikely Arrest, about a mysterious marauder and their dubious capture! For more goofy true crime fun, check out our first edition.
Leaked Eyewitness Account of Decades-Old Cold Case
A witness to the murder of Sherry Crandell was interviewed by the police, but no one released the video. That is, until award-winning journalist Paul Wagner entered the scene.
257 Nigerian Schoolgirls Kidnapped
Several hundred abducted Nigerian schoolgirls have been rescued. The girls were taken by a group of armed men from their boarding school last Friday.
Three Times Internet Sleuths Helped Solve a Crime
True crime followers know how easy it is to fall into the rabbit hole of online investigation, especially when it comes to open forums such as reddit and web sleuths. Usually these discussions are nothing more than strangers sharing theories and thoughts, but here are three times when internet sleuthing helped investigators solve a crime.
15 People Killed in Big Rig Crash Near US-Mexico Border
This Tuesday morning at 6:16 AM, a crash involving a semitruck and an SUV carrying more than two dozen people, left 15 individuals dead and several others injured. The collision took place near the US-Mexico border, according to officials.
Junior High Student Shot At School By Another Student
A 15-year-old boy was shot yesterday by a fellow student in his Junior High School in Arkansas the day students returned to the campus after months of distance learning.
Transgender Murder Cases Remain Largely Unsolved
Today, most transgender murder cases continue to remain unsolved in the United States because police are struggling to connect with LGBTQ+ communities and properly represent victims in the media. Several experts and advocates for the transgender and LGBTQ+ communities have stated that United States police routinely fail to protect transgender victims via illformed state hate crime laws and improper identification practices such as misgendering and misnaming individuals.
I-5 Strangler Dead in Prison
The infamous I-5 Strangler died at Mule Creek State Prison in California on February 28.
Man Who Spent 3 Decades in Jail Sues Chicago for Wrongful Conviction
Robert Smith, 72, spent 33 years in jail for a murder he did not commit. Now, he is suing Chicago for $66 million dollars.
Beloved Children’s Author Accused of Racism
Dr. Seuss, though remembered primarily for his contributions to literature, had a history of publishing pieces containing anti-Semitism and racism,
Ohio Mom Accused of Murdering Son, 6, After Reporting Him Missing
Brittany Gosney, 29, and her boyfriend, James Hamilton, 42, told investigators that the boy was killed a few days before he was reported missing and that they dumped his body in the Ohio River. Police are working with trained searchers to find the boy’s remains. Gosney is charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Hamilton, is charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
Carer Smothers Elderly Patient
Police found a carer who tried to kill an elderly disabled patient calmly listening to music after attempting to smother her with a pillow.
Michigan Teen Charged for Killing Her Grandmother
A 14-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her grandmother to death in Canton, Michigan. According to Click on Detroit, Cynthia Mosby, 65, died Feb. 21 from multiple stab wounds. Mosby’s 14-year-old granddaughter lived with her, and authorities suspect she planned the killing beforehand.
Travel Restrictions with the New Ebola Outbreak
The CDC announced last week that that travel from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the US would be limited. These restrictions are in accordance with new agency guidelines.
Covington Faces 52-Count Indictment
After an arraignment on Wednesday, notorious New York City “Subway Attacker” Khari Covington is now facing a 52-count indictment against him for burglary, assault and strangulation as hate crimes. Covington allegedly targeted “light-skinned women” during a string of attacks that occurred between August 2020 and January 4 in Brooklyn’s East Williamsburg neighborhood. Most of the attacks happened in the Morgan Avenue subway station, but one took place near the station and another at a smoke shop.
Filipino Domestic Workers and Modern-Day Slavery
Crimes in the Asian community largely have gone unspoken. You could blame this on the “model minority” ethos that has been so toxically engraved into our society. The sad reality of this stereotype has made vulnerable populations of the Asian community easy targets.
You will see them in hospitals as your nurse practitioner. In convalescent homes taking care of your elderly parents. Tending to children of wealthy families like their own. More often than not you will see a Filipino woman occupying these jobs.
25 Years: Remembering Karen Wong
Karen Wong’s boyfriend and brother decided to investigate after not hearing from her for a couple of days. On February 27th 1991, they found her body in her San Fransisco flat.
14-year-old Girl Raped and Groomed by New Orleans Police Officer
Officer Rodney Vicknair had an established history of misconduct over his years of his service; from harassment to stalking. The latest allegations against him are shaping out to be the most horrific yet. When the teenage girl was released from the hospital, Vicknair allegedly began the next four months gaining her trust, sexually harassing her, and eventually progressing to sexually abusing her.
Man Arrested After Trying To Drown and Bury His Wife at a Public Beach
Jose Luis Mares III, 23, and his wife, who remains unidentified, were at Coronado Beach when they got into an argument. The argument turned physical when Mares tried throwing her in the ocean and burying her alive in a whole in the sand. The woman survived the incident and Mares was arrested on attempted murder charges.
Florida Man Friday: Assault by Alligator
The anticipation for a long-awaited story about a Florida man and a gator is over. Today, we’re going to talk about Joshua James, 23, who threw a live alligator through a Wendy’s drive-through window.
Lady Gaga: Dog Walker Shot in Dognapping
Lady Gaga is offering a $500,000 reward for the return of her beloved French bulldogs after they were stolen and her dog walker was shot on Wednesday night.
Biden To Release Report On Journalist’s Murder
President Biden spoke with King Salman of Saudi Arabia on February 25. It is the two leaders’ first meeting, Biden will question the Saudi King over his alleged human right abuses.
Jeep Refuses to Amend Racially Insensitive Branding
The Cherokee Nation is appealing Jeep to cease using the tribe’s name in association with its vehicles.
The Chardon Shooting: Nine Years Later
On Feb. 27, 2012, Thomas M. “T.J” Lane III took a .22 handgun to Chardon High School and shot six kids. Three of them died, two were in critical condition and one was paralyzed. Within a few hours, the entire community of Chardon, Ohio, was rocked to its core. Chardon was a place you took your kids to raise them. People waved to each other on the street and everyone knew each other. No one imagined that such a violent event could happen.
CrimeDoor App Gives Hope to Cold Cases
It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. An app that allows uses a glimpse into accurately portrayed, real life crime scenes; all virtually. The app pulls from real crime scenes based on photos, police reports, and puts them onto your device allowing the viewer to examine actual evidence. It boasts more than 600 cases to explore from the obscure to high profile cases such as the Nicole Brown Simpson case.
Ahmaud Arbery’s Mom Files Lawsuit One Year After His Death
Ahmaud Arbery was 25 when he was shot and killed while out for a run on February 23, 2020. On Tuesday, his mother filed a one-million-dollar civil lawsuit against the three men arrested for his murder, more than a dozen law enforcement officers, and the Glynn County District Attorney.
Anderson Charged With Triple Murder
Lawrence Paul Anderson, who was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and a single count of felony maiming and assault with a deadly weapon this week, asked to be held in the Grady County Jail without bail. According to police, Anderson had fatally stabbed his family’s neighbor Andrea Lynn Blankenship, “cut her heart out” and attempted to serve the organ to his aunt and uncle with potatoes. Anderson, 42, then attacked his uncle Leon Pye, his aunt Delsie and his four-year-old cousin.
Female E-Sports Gamer Murdered
A Brazilian e-sports gamer murdered a fellow female competitor at his Sao Paulo home.
Man Arrested for Colorado Cold Case
David Dwayne Anderson, 62, appeared in court Wednesday morning to face two counts of first degree murder for the death of 35-year-old Sylvia Quayle. According to 9Wants to Know, he waived extradition to Colorado, and will remain in Nebraska for the trial.
#DontBeSilent: How a Young Woman’s Social Media Campaign Broke Japan’s Culture of Silence and Challenged Top Officials
Japan currently ranks the worst amongst advanced countries in regards to their gender gap. Placing 121st out of 153 countries for its abysmal inclusion of women in spaces of politics and economics.
Terrifying Live-Action Scooby-Doo Monsters
Scooby-Doo taught us that the real monsters in life are human, but that didn’t stop the show’s creators from making the villains into truly terrifying monsters (even if they were costumes). Many true-crime and horror/mystery fans got their love for the genre from Scooby-Doo at a young age. I know I did!
14-Year-Old Arrested For Murdering Her Sister
911 operators received a call shortly after 1am Monday morning from 14-year-old Claire Miller, confessing to killing her 19-year-old sister.
Death on Valentine’s Day: Mother Killed by Ex
Meztli Galindo, 29, was killed by her ex-husband, Jose Alvarado-Ramirez, 31, on the morning of February 14, 2021 in Illinois. According to police, Alvarado-Ramirez made a 911 call reporting that he had found his ex-wife unresponsive inside a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found Galindo dead inside a sedan on the same block as Alvarado-Ramirez’s home.
Collapsing Italian Cemetery Sends Coffins into the Sea
A landslide off the coast of Genoa, Italy has led to the collapse of a cemetery this past Monday, causing hundreds of coffins plummeting into the sea below.
Constructed over 100 years ago, the Camogli Cemetery was located along an area of rocky seaside cliffs. The mayor of Camogli, Francesco Olivari addressed the collapse as an “unimaginable catastrophe.”
“Lies Crimes & Video”: Bever Family Massacre
After launching its newest season of Lies Crimes & Video last weekend, HLN is bringing its audience exclusive coverage on the 2015 Bever family massacre this Sunday, February 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Titled “Summer Night Massacre,” this heartbreaking episode focuses on the murders of five family members in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on July 22, 2015 by two teenage brothers.
Suspect Pleads Guilty in Murder of Maltese Journalist
Vincent Muscat plead guilty to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia Tuesday.
Muscat, also known as il-Koħħu, is one of three suspects in the 2017 murder of the investigative journalist. He appeared in court Tuesday and received a plea deal for his cooperation with the Maltese police. He shared vital information in the case and received 15 years in jail.
Virginia to Abolish Death Penalty
If the bill is signed into law, Virginia will become the first Southern state to abolish the death penalty.
Amber Hagerman: The Tragic True Story Behind the Amber Alert System
Most people know Amber Alerts as the child abduction emergency alert that has led to the safe return of over a thousand children across almost 35 countries. But this life-saving system has a dark history, stemming from the tragic abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, whose case remains unsolved.
Filipino Man Dies in Police Custody
According to Quinto’s mother and sister, an officer handcuffed Angelo, as another kneeled on his neck for a horrifying five minutes, eerily echoing what happened with George Floyd seven months prior. In a video recording obtained from his mother, Angelo pleaded with officers, “Please don’t kill me.” It then shows police inverting an unmoving Quinto into custody, blood smeared on his mouth and dripping onto the floor.
Man Fabricates Kidnapping to Get Out of Work
No one likes to work, but this guy goes above and beyond to get out of it. And no, this is not a Florida Man.