Year: 2018

Jason Hairston: Ex-NFL linebacker with possible brain degeneration takes own life days after hunting trip with Donald Trump, Jr.

 Jason Hairston: Ex-NFL linebacker with possible brain degeneration takes own life days after hunting trip with Donald Trump, Jr.
Suicide

Former San Francisco 49er Jason Hairston was found dead Tuesday in his California home, according to reports. On their website, KUIU, the hunting company Hairston owned, wrote that the 47-year-old “took his own life” at his home in Dixon. Hairston’s family has requested donations be made to fund CTE research at the Boston University Concussion Legacy Foundation …

Tot dies in hot car while intoxicated ‘mom’ drinks honey shots, wine: Police
child endangerment
September 7, 2018

Tot dies in hot car while intoxicated ‘mom’ drinks honey shots, wine: Police

An Indiana mother whose 2-year-old son died Wednesday after being left in a hot car has been arrested—and reportedly admitted to drinking all day as the child lay dying. Authorities said 28-year-old Britni Wihebrink, of Salem, was taken into custody Thursday and is charged with “neglect of a dependent resulting in death” in connection with …

Naked man creeps into 13-year-old girl’s bedroom and begins masturbating: Cops
Sex Crimes
September 6, 2018

Naked man creeps into 13-year-old girl’s bedroom and begins masturbating: Cops

A California teen might have been one of several victims targeted by a man found naked inside of a Fontana home late last month, according to police. According to KABC, 21-year-old Jonathan Ward was arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home early on the morning of Aug. 30. Police responded to the location after …

Parolee with violent history kills three homeless people near train station: Cops
Murder
September 6, 2018

Parolee with violent history kills three homeless people near train station: Cops

Authorities in Colorado say a man with a history of violent crime is now in custody on suspicion of killing three homeless individuals near a Denver rail station. Police reports indicate the victims, 39-year-old Nicole Boston, 39-year-old Jerome Coronado, and 45-year-old Christopher Zamudio, were all killed around Aug. 9 in the area of South Broadway …

Disabled infant dies after nurse dunks her in scalding bath
Child Abuse
September 6, 2018

Disabled infant dies after nurse dunks her in scalding bath

Authorities in New York say a longtime nurse admitted that she put a disabled infant in her care into a scalding bath, resulting in fatal injuries. According to the New York Post, 58-year-old Oluyemisi Adebayo pleaded guilty to attempted assault in exchange for a recommended four-year prison sentence. “Did you place the baby in the …

‘Selfish’ parents beat toddler daughter to death during potty training, stuff her body in backpack & collect her welfare checks
Murder
September 6, 2018

‘Selfish’ parents beat toddler daughter to death during potty training, stuff her body in backpack & collect her welfare checks

A Michigan couple who beat their 3-year-old daughter to death in 2015 during a potty training session learned their fate in court on Wednesday. A judge called Erika Finley, 29, and Khairy Simon, 27, “selfish” as he sentenced them to 15-40 years and 12-40 years, respectively. The pair admitted to killing Kimora Simon, stuffing her body …

REVEALED: Confidential court docs detail violence, neglect & abuse of slain tot boy Jordan Belliveau
Juveniles
September 6, 2018

REVEALED: Confidential court docs detail violence, neglect & abuse of slain tot boy Jordan Belliveau

Recently-revealed court documents in connection with slain toddler Jordan Belliveau revealed grim details of what he endured during his young life. The boy’s mother is currently behind bars in connection with his death. According to court documents provided by Florida Department of Children Families (DCF), 2-year-old Jordan, allegedly killed by his mother, Charisse Stinson, 20, …

OUTRAGE! No charges for mom caught dunking toddler son’s head in toilet in viral video
Child Abuse
September 6, 2018

OUTRAGE! No charges for mom caught dunking toddler son’s head in toilet in viral video

Authorities declined to charge a Florida mother who was reportedly caught on camera dunking her 3-year-old son’s head in a toilet while her older son filmed it. The state attorney’s office decided not to criminally charge Kaitlyn Wolf, finding that there was no evidence of neglect or physical abuse. Conversely, police and the Florida Department of Children …

Kiera Bergman: Body found in desert confirmed as teen who vanished after sending roommate strange text
Missing
September 6, 2018

Kiera Bergman: Body found in desert confirmed as teen who vanished after sending roommate strange text

A missing person investigation turned into a homicide investigation on Monday, after authorities in Arizona found the body of 19-year-old woman who vanished in early August. HuffPost reported that a passerby discovered Kiera Bergman’s body Monday near State Route 85 in Buckeye, located approximately 30 minutes from her Phoenix apartment. Details surrounding the discovery are scarce, …

Pitbull mauls new owner to death TWO WEEKS after adoption
Animal Crimes
September 6, 2018

Pitbull mauls new owner to death TWO WEEKS after adoption

A Maryland woman died Monday after officials say she was mauled to death by a pit bull she had adopted only two weeks prior. The body of Robin Conway, 64, of Columbia, was discovered by her family as the dog stood over her body, WMAR Baltimore reports, citing police. Authorities were called to the deceased …