Year: 2024

Jennifer Dulos: Trial Starts for Woman Accused of Helping Boyfriend Kill, Cover Up Estranged Wife’s Murder

 Jennifer Dulos
Trials

Prosecutors are starting to present evidence against the woman accused of helping cover up the murder of Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos, the Stamford Advocate reports. On Thursday, witnesses began testifying against 49-year-old Michelle Troconis, who authorities say helped Jennifer’s estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, kill Jennifer and get rid of evidence. Jennifer and Fotis, the parents …

Body camera footage shows the rescue of the children/Vermont State Police
Heroes
January 13, 2024

SEE IT: Vermont Police, Elderly Neighbor Save Young Kids in Frigid Pond

Vermont police and an elderly neighbor are being hailed as heroes for their rescue of two young children who were trapped in the frigid waters of any icy pond, WPTZ-TV reports. Footage of the dramatic December 17 incident, recorded on officers’ body cameras, was released Friday. The video shows Vermont State Trooper Michelle Archer running toward …

Famous Murder Cases
January 13, 2024

Delphi Murders: Accused Child Killer Being Treated Like Hannibal Lecter in Prison, Lawyers Allege

Lawyers for accused Indiana child killer Richard Allen say their client is again being mistreated and unnecessarily restrained in prison, which is preventing them from adequately preparing for his trial later this year, the Indianapolis Star reports. In court papers filed on Friday, Allen’s attorneys asserted overzealous security procedures have hindered their ability to communicate …

Chad Daybell hearing
Court
January 12, 2024

Chad Daybell’s Attorney Seeks to Withdraw From Case

Chad Daybell’s attorney has filed a motion to withdraw from his case and requested that the accused murderer be appointed two public defenders qualified to work the death penalty case. John Prior wrote in his motion that his client had confirmed that he cannot pay for his services and that he is withdrawing with Daybell’s …

Child sex crimes
January 12, 2024

Texas Man Arrested for Raping Toddlers in Houston Mall Restroom

A Texas man has been charged with sexually assaulting toddlers at the Houston mall where he worked at a kiosk and posting videos of the assaults online. Court documents describe four short videos of more than one attacker assaulting two 2-year-olds in a mall restroom at Houston’s Galleria. Arthur Fernandez III is the only person …

crime tape
Shooting
January 12, 2024

2 Juveniles Charged as Adults in Shooting of 16-Year-Old on Philly Transit Platform

Two teenage Philadelphia boys have been charged as adults for their involvement in a shooting that left 16-year-old boy critically wounded with a gunshot to the head. The two boys, 17 and 16, face a number of charges that could be upgraded if their victim dies. The shooting took place Thursday night on a transit …

Podcast
January 12, 2024

[Zone 7] The Art and Science of Forensic Facial Reconstruction | Joe Mullins

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum talks with forensic artist, Joe Mullins. Joe discusses how he uses his artistic talents to help law enforcement solve cold cases. He shares stories of bringing names and answers to families, challenges interpreting ancestry from skulls, memorable lessons from John Walsh, and the rewards …

Homicide
January 12, 2024

Tot Girl, 1, Found Fatally Poisoned with Acetone by Dad’s Girlfriend: Police

Pennsylvania prosecutors arrested a woman for homicide on Wednesday, months after her boyfriend’s 1-year-old daughter was reportedly fatally poisoned with acetone. Iris Jacoby-Alfera died on June 29, four days after she was allegedly found unresponsive in Aleisia Owens’ New Castle home. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the toddler died from organ failure caused …