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Missing
May 24, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Tulsa toddlers were seen with their biological mother on Friday
The biological mother of two Oklahoma toddlers last seen on Friday has now been taken into custody, NewsOn6 reports on Sunday. Tulsa police said the mother has been uncooperative in the investigation into the disappearance of Miracle Crook, 2, and …
Child Abuse
May 24, 2020
Mom, stepdad charged after 7-year-old boy dies from ‘severe abuse’
A mother has been charged with murder and a stepfather with endangering children after a 7-year-old Ohio boy died at his home, ABC 6 reports. Columbus police officers responded to a call about a drowned child at about 8 p.m. …
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Murder
May 24, 2020
Woman’s killer calls police to report what he’d done after Tinder date ends badly
A Utah man called police early Sunday morning and told them he’d just killed a woman in his home, KSL reports. Ethan Hunsaker, 24, told Layton police officers that he met the unnamed woman, who was 25, Saturday night on …
Family Crime
May 24, 2020
7-year old girl found dead in garage, father in custody
A California father was arrested Saturday in connection with the death of his young daughter, KOVR-TV reports. Around 4:45 a.m. Saturday, police in Stockton were dispatched to a home to check on the welfare of 7-year-old Billie Williams. Officers found …
Accused wife killer Fotis Dulos planned suicide while saying on the phone he was heading to court hearing [Docs]
Murder
Accused murderer Fotis Dulos spoke on the phone with at least three people on the morning he committed suicide, never once indicating that was what he planned to do. Dulos, accused of killing his wife as the couple went through …
AMBER Alert
May 24, 2020
Two toddlers disappeared days ago. Authorities have not yet issued AMBER Alert.
Authorities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are searching for two children who have been missing for days, KOKH-TV reports. Miracle Lashay Crook, 2, and Tony Demone Crook, 1, were last seen by a family member on Thursday near the intersection of Interstate 44 …
Murder
May 23, 2020
Florida woman charged with man’s death after she claims he fell on a knife
A Florida woman has been charged with negligent homicide after medics responding to a call about a cardiac arrest Friday night found a 19-year-old man dead on the floor. Lillian Patterson, 19, initially told police that Xavier Collins had stumbled …
Family Crime
May 23, 2020
Cult mom Lori Vallow’s friend: Chad Daybell’s teachings ‘lead to people dying’
Cult mom Lori Vallow’s friend confirmed reporting from February that Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell asked her to tell police missing son JJ Vallow was with her — and that it was Daybell who made the phone call. “It …
Texas firefighter, girlfriend dead in apparent murder-suicide; toddler left unharmed
Murder
A Houston Fire Department captain and his girlfriend were found dead Friday in their home south of Houston, and the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating the incident as a murder-suicide. Sheriff’s deputies forced their way inside the …
Murder for hire
May 23, 2020
Waco attorneys arrested in murder for hire scheme against ex-husband of one, also an attorney
Two Texas attorneys have been charged in a murder for hire scheme after one of them paid an undercover police officer to purchase a “clean” gun that would then be used to kill the ex-husband of the other attorney. Seth …
Cold Cases
May 23, 2020
Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller files suit against Galveston County for mishandling daughter’s remains – again
Tim Miller is angry. The founder of Texas EquuSearch search and recovery has filed suit against Galveston County over handling of his daughter’s remains — for the second time. Laura Miller, 16, was the youngest of four females found dead …
Murder
May 23, 2020
BREAKING: Police ID suspected Long Island Serial Killer victim
Authorities in Suffolk County have identified the remains of a woman believed to be a victim of the Long Island Serial Killer. According to the New York Post, Suffolk County law enforcement officials say they have identified Jane Doe #6, …
Murder
May 23, 2020
BREAKING: Mother who claimed boy was stolen from car is arrested for ‘planned’ MURDER. It wasn’t the first time she tried to kill him [DA]
A Florida woman who claimed two black men kidnapped her son has been arrested for attempted murder and first-degree felony murder. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 47-year-old Patricia Ripley told police that two unknown men cut her off in traffic on Thursday …
May 23, 2020
Madison Bell: Missing Ohio teen found safe wanted ‘to start a new life’ [Update]
An Ohio teen missing for nearly a week has been reunited with her family, WXIX-TV reports. Madison “Maddie” Bell disappeared May 17 after she didn’t return from what she told her mother would be a trip to a tanning salon. Bell’s vehicle was …
Missing
May 23, 2020
BREAKING: Missing teen Madison Bell found SAFE nearly a week after her car, cell phone discovered abandoned in church parking lot
A missing teen who had vanished in Ohio on Sunday has been found safe. WJW reports that Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera confirmed on Saturday morning that Madison Bell, 18, was located safely, though it is not yet known how …
Mother who claimed 2 men stole her son from car was alone in parking lot, source says. He was found dead hours later.
Unsolved
A Florida woman who said two men kidnapped her son was reportedly sitting alone in her car when the alleged incident occurred. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 47-year-old Patricia Ripley told police that two unknown men cut her off in traffic on …
Lori Loughlin, husband plead guilty in college admissions scam via Zoom — with live audience
Celebrity Justice
‘Full House’ actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband pleaded guilty on Friday to charges relating to the college admissions scandal, but a federal judge said he would not accept the pleas until he had reviewed their pre-sentencing reports, …
Breonna Taylor: Prosecutors dismiss charges against boyfriend of Louisville EMT killed by police, want ‘additional investigation’
Murder
A Kentucky prosecutor said Friday his office would move to dismiss all charges against Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of a Louisville EMT who was shot and killed by police earlier this month in what has been described as a botched …
Missing Suzanne Morphew may have had ‘angst’ about move to Colorado, family friend says [EXCLUSIVE]
Family Crime
This story has been updated in response to emerging questions about some information that was referenced in an earlier version. A source who knew Suzanne Morphew when her family lived in Indiana says the community has been shaken by the …
Suspect who filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s murder tried to use car to detain him before slaying, warrant reveals
Murder
William “Roddie” Bryan Jr., the man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s February 23 shooting death, attempted to use his vehicle to “confine and detain” Arbery in the minutes leading up to murder, federal authorities alleged in recently-released warrants. According to CNN, …
GRAPHIC video shows nursing home patient pummeling elderly patient until he bleeds [Police]
Elderly Abuse
On Thursday, police arrested a Michigan man who allegedly attacked a 75-year-old nursing home patient last week. The Detroit Free Press reported that the filmed incident is believed to have taken place May 15 at Westwood Rehabilitation Nursing Center in …
NEW Details: Mother says drug-demanding men randomly stole son from her car. Police found him dead hours later [Cops]
Unsolved
New details emerged Friday after a boy in Florida, the center of an AMBER Alert, was found dead in a Miami canal. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 47-year-old Patricia Ripley told police that two unknown men cut her off in traffic …
Missing Suzanne Morphew: No body found as search continues at landscaper husband’s job site; police have made no arrests
Missing
UPDATE: 7: 28 p.m. ET: The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has said that Suzanne Morphew’s body has not been found at a location in Salida where investigators had been searching on Friday. The search has concluded for the day, and …
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Missing
Madison Bell: Cops seek to ID mystery man. $15K reward offered after teen girl mysteriously vanishes.
Murder
‘Steven killed my mom’: Crying children found with dried blood on their faces watch ex kill their mother [Police]
Teacher Scandals
Predator perv teacher has sex with student, begs for chemical castration instead of prison: Report
Missing
Jennifer Dulos: Search for missing Connecticut mom-of-5 zeroes in on septic tank at $3M mansion
Unsolved
BREAKING: Missing autistic boy found dead after mother says 2 men cut her off in traffic and kidnapped him [Police]
Missing
‘Pacing around, staring out windows’: Chaffee County Fire Chief addresses questions about missing Suzanne Morphew’s husband Barry Morphew
Murder
Dad stabbed to death while on Zoom chat; Son arrested
Court
Georgia dad who offered to pay for abortion abandoned his parental rights, court says
Sex Crimes
‘Vile’ incestuous mom admits to filming herself sexually abusing little girl
Missing
‘Kind of odd’: Husband of missing woman Suzanne Morphew sounds ‘flat and monotone’ in plea for her return, says expert
Murder
BREAKING: Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s death charged with FELONY MURDER
Prison
Inmate who killed abusive husband to be freed from prison after 34 years
Terror
BREAKING: Shooting at Texas Naval Air Station considered terrorism, another person at large possibly involved [WATCH]
Murder
Resident murdered sex offender to protect neighborhood kids: Report
Podcast
Thursday Crime Stories: Gorgeous Colorado mom missing: Was her bike found UNDER a bridge?
Assault
Girlfriend, 40, of former Texas Lt. governor, 74, faces felony ‘injury to elderly’ charges after fracturing his ribs, beating him: Police
Family Crime
SEE IT: NEW photos of Suzanne Morphew’s home show police presence
Murder
Little girl, 7, stabbed dead by ‘mom’s tattoo-artist friend’: Reports
Court
Evelyn Boswell: Grand jury indicts mother of deceased Tennessee tot on 11 charges
Celebrity Justice
BREAKING: JAIL for Lori Loughlin and designer husband as they plead guilty to conspiracy charges in college admissions scandal
Murder
ANOTHER ‘incel killer’ strikes again, slashing female masseuse with sword: Police
Family Crime
Police confirm sealed search warrant for home of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew
Violent Crime
Shoppers now victims in evil Arizona mall shooting, perp filmed on Snapchat: Report
Kidnapping
Kidnapping suspect shot dead when he returns to scene and rams police cars
Murder
Dallas mother and daughter die in murder-suicide after mom argues with husband
