AMBER Alert girl, 11, found dead: Father charged with murder after killing little girl during her birthday celebration [Police]
Celebrity Justice
February 16, 2019
Cops now think Jussie Smollett paid two men to stage last month’s alleged hate crime, sources say
With new reports citing law enforcement sources, the narrative continues to shift surrounding actor Jussie Smollett’s claims that he was the victim of a hate crime last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, two brothers were arrested earlier this week in …
AMBER Alert
February 16, 2019
Principal sends out touching letter about 11-year-old girl found dead after Amber Alert
When news surfaced that 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar was found dead at a residence in Ontario, Canada, hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding her disappearance, the principal of her school sent a letter of condolence and advice to parents …
[UPDATE] Family says dad ‘was very close’ with 11-year-old ‘princess’ he’s accused of killing
AMBER Alert
Following the arrest of a Canadian man accused of murdering his 11-year-old daughter after celebrating her birthday on Thursday, relatives are expressing grief and disbelief. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Riya Rajkumar’s body was found dead at a residence in Brampton, …
Celebrity Justice
February 16, 2019
Michael Cohen’s defense attorney is now representing Jussie Smollett
An attorney whose client list includes former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen is now representing actor Jussie Smollett. As CrimeOnline has previously reported, the star of “Empire” claimed last month that he was the victim of an apparent hate crime …
Sex Offenders
February 16, 2019
Parents scared, enraged after two violent sexual child predators move to neighborhood full of kids, blocks away from elementary school
Parents in a Wisconsin neighborhood are frightened and outraged after two men, convicted for sexually violent crimes against children, were allowed by a judge to move into a Green Bay neighborhood filled with children and close to several schools. Green …
Cold Cases
February 16, 2019
Dirty hot dog napkin left in trash helps crack 1993 cold case of woman’s brutal murder, rape: Report
A Minnesota man has been accused of violently stabbing a woman to death decades ago after authorities identified him using DNA from a genealogy website and a messy napkin, the Daily Beast reports. Jerry Westrom, 52, was charged this week …
Brothers charged in murder of missing teen girl
Juveniles
Two California brothers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a teen girl who had been reported missing, KABC-TV reports. Authorities on Friday charged 18-year-old Owen Skyler Shover on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old Aranda Briones. Shover’s 21-year-old brother, …
Missing
February 16, 2019
SEE IT: Wrongful death lawsuit against Patrick Frazee claims motive for Kelsey Berreth murder
A new court filing cites a suspected motive in the presumed murder of Colorado mom Kelsey Berreth, and also accuses the suspected killer of lying about the missing woman’s whereabouts. KKTV 11 obtained the court filing of the wrongful death …
Family Crime
February 15, 2019
Woman hides mom’s dead body in their home for weeks, used dozens of blankets and air fresheners to mask odor: Cops
Authorities in Virginia say a 55-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of concealing her deceased mother’s body using a variety of disturbing methods to keep the odor at bay. According to the Charlotte Observer, Jo-Whitney Outland is expected to face …
Crime at Work
February 15, 2019
5 dead, others — including 6 officers — injured after mass shooting at Aurora business; cops kill suspect Gary Martin: Reports
Authorities in Aurora, Illinois, say at five people were killed and many others were injured in a mass shooting at a business on Friday. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the deadly incident unfolded at a manufacturing plant in the Chicago suburb. …
Murder
February 15, 2019
Aspiring rapper tries to rape teen cousin before stabbing her 160 TIMES & shooting her in head in ‘unimaginable’ murder
A Pennsylvania man who confessed to trying to rape his 14-year-old cousin before stabbing her 160 times and shooting her in the head will spend the rest of his life in prison for last year’s murder. According to WXTF, Colin Haag, …
Celebrity Justice
February 15, 2019
‘She’s flipping plates all over’: Hear 911 call made as Miranda Lambert allegedly dumps salad on patron during steakhouse scuff-up
Video and multiple 911 calls have emerged following country singer Miranda Lambert’s alleged altercation at a Nashville, Tennessee, restaurant over the weekend. TMZ reportedly obtained footage of the moments after Lambert, 35, allegedly dumped a salad on the woman, with …
Murder
February 15, 2019
‘More than one’ killed in Aurora workplace shooting; suspect among dead: Report
Multiple people were reportedly killed in a shooting at a manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday. Citing the Kane County Coroner’s Office, the New York Times reports that “more than one” person was killed at the Henry Pratt Company …
BREAKING: Active shooter in Chicago suburb, schools on lockdown amid reports of multiple injuries
Violent Crime
UPDATE: ABC 7 Chicago reports that the shooter is now in custody, and the four officers were reportedly shot. The condition of the police officers is not yet known, and authorities have not yet identified the suspect in custody. The …
JUST LIKE MOMMY: Kelsey Berreth mini-me daughter Kaylee poses on a plane in first photo since presumed death of her mother
Family Crime
Kelsey Berreth’s mother has shared a photo of Kelsey’s daughter Kaylee in a bittersweet tribute to the missing Colorado woman, who authorities believe was murdered. Berreth, a licensed pilot who worked as a flight instructor for Doss Aviation, disappeared on …
BREAKING: 2 arrested amid rumors Jussie Smollett alleged attack was a hoax
Celebrity Justice
Police have reportedly arrested two suspects who they questioned Wednesday in connection with last month’s alleged attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. A Chicago police spokesperson confirmed to ETOnline that the men seen in the January 29 surveillance images were the …
Court orders DNA test to determine if late fertility doctor fathered 200 children
Bad Doctors
A Dutch court ruled that the DNA of a late fertility doctor who possibly fathered up to 200 children by switching donors’ sperm with his own can be tested to confirm paternity. The Guardian reported that, in 2017, 22 children …
‘You do not belong in Playa Vista!’: Vile rant caught on video after woman berates former MTV Filipino VJ for parking on a public street [Report]
Racism
A California mother said when she pulled over in Playa Vista with her young son to buy coffee on Tuesday afternoon, a woman started berating them, calling them subhuman and ugly before telling them she paid $10,000 to keep “people …
Double murder suspect allegedly killed ‘wonderful’ neighbor, fatally shot her daughter in the face following argument over loud music: Report
Murder
A man in Minnesota is facing murder charges after he allegedly fatally shot his neighbor and her adult daughter following an argument in which loud music may have played a role. The Associated Press reports that Richie Vessel, 46, is …
CEO, wife, and cleaning lady found murdered in gated oceanside community
Family Crime
A California man was taken into custody Wednesday night after his parents and their house cleaner were reportedly found dead inside a home located in a gated community. KNBC reported that Newport Beach police discovered the three bodies at around 9 p.m. …
MISSING: Two girls disappear on Valentine’s Day, police say they are considered to be in danger
Missing
New Mexico authorities are asking the public’s help in locating two teen girls who vanished on February 14. Both are said to be danger. CBS 4 Las Cruces reports that Elisa Aguilar and Makayla Pena, both 13, disappeared from Las Cruces on …
More Crime
Missing
Widowed mom disappears after moving into new home with roommates
Violent Crime
‘Hispanics live there, they have money & drugs’: Suspected murderer targeted slain girl Hania Aguilar’s neighborhood before kidnapping, raping & killing her [Report]
Celebrity Justice
Jussie Smollett and two ‘Empire’ extras accused of staging hate crime — but cops say there’s ‘no evidence’ actor was involved
Homeless woman beats 69-year-old woman to death with hammer, tells police God told her to do it: Police
Violent Crime
Woman shot in face with crossbow as she protects son and nephew, drives herself to the hospital: Cops
Hate Crimes
Four suspects arrested for barbaric hate crime attack on gay couple holding hands outside nightclub, police say
Consumer
More than 20 middle school students sickened, taken to hospital after eating Valentine’s Day candy
Missing
Boy in CPS custody remains missing 8 MONTHS after running away, police say
Celebrity Justice
‘Clear and explicit’ sex tape allegedly shows R. Kelly engage in shocking acts with 14-year-old girl who calls him ‘Daddy,’ states her age multiple times: Report
Murder
Man writes 4-page confession years after murder acquittal, admits he brutally beat teen brother to death while dad took the fall: Report
Podcast
Valentine’s Day Crime Stories Special: The love crimes of Bonnie & Clyde
Unsolved
Officials seek help identifying 15th human foot that has washed ashore since 2007
Family Crime
‘We don’t know how involved she was’: Friend of Kelsey Berreth says Idaho nurse Krystal Lee Kenney may have gotten too good of a deal
Bullies
‘God, just take me’: Little boy, 9, with anxiety disorder leaves desperate suicide note to teacher after bullies beat him ‘for at least 10 minutes’: Report
Juveniles
String of teen suicides shocks ‘Norman Rockwell-esque’ town
Celebrity Justice
Ryan Adams: Seven women, including ex-wife Mandy Moore, accuse singer-songwriter of abuse, sexual misconduct
Family Crime
Husband closes lid on hot tub, wifes dies after she’s trapped inside over an hour: Police
Child Abuse
Mother and her boyfriend arrested after doctor reports 9-month-old daughter is ‘severely malnourished’: Cops
