The trial of a Florida man charged with dismembering his own father’s dead body has been found guilty and sentenced to 15 years behind bars. According to Fox News, 50-year-old James “Jimmy” Scandirito was convicted on Friday for abusing a dead body. He was not, however, convicted of murdering 74-year-old James “Skip” Scandirito. The case …
In response to continued reports of deaths and illnesses among travelers to the Dominican Republic, one Punta Cana resort is implementing some new measures aimed at ensuring guest safety. As CrimeOnline has previously reported, the Hard Rock Resort & Casino is among the area hotels included in the string of guest deaths making headlines in …
Court records in Florida indicate a wheelchair-bound man facing criminal charges of burglary only made matters worse when he allegedly defecated and attempted to throw his own waste at the presiding judge. According to the Associated Press, 33-year-old Dorleans Philidor was seated near Judge Lisa Walsh during trial on Friday at a Miami-Dade circuit court. …
Authorities in South Carolina say a toddler is dead after retrieving a firearm from his grandmother’s pocketbook and firing it at his own head. According to ABC News, 2-year-old Kayden Stuber was at a home in Greenville County where his grandmother and aunt were babysitting while his parents worked. A spokesperson from the county coroner’s …
Reports suggest a California man accused of killing a young police officer this week during an hours-long standoff at his residence was watching the incident play out via surveillance cameras installed across the property. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 26-year-old Tara O’Sullivan was still in training with the Sacramento Police Department when she was fatally shot …
Following a fatal stabbing at a bodega in New York City, those who knew the deceased shopkeeper are hailing his dedication and commitment to his Manhattan community. According to the New York Post, 28-year-old Mohamed Nasser Awawdah was killed outside of Dyckman Kwik Stop, an Inwood business owned by his family, at about 8 p.m. …
Authorities in Connecticut say a man surrendered this week in connection to pending manslaughter charges related to allegedly assisting in his wife’s suicide. According to the Hartford Courant, 65-year-old Kevin Conners and his 63-year-old wife, Lori, had been married for 42 years at the time of the fatal shooting. Lori had reportedly been battling ovarian …
Authorities in New Jersey say a man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 68-year-old woman and her 9-year-old grandson before leading police on a chase this week. According to NJ.com, 23-year-old Terrence J. Matthews is accused of entering a home in Willingboro on Wednesday evening and fatally stabbing the victims, identified as Jennifer …
Authorities in Connecticut say a woman remained in critical condition and could still face criminal charges after allegedly finding a foolish place to hide from the law. According to Fox News, 41-year-old Angela Dotolo is accused of stealing merchandise from a grocery store in New London on Wednesday. In an effort to escape capture, police …
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is reportedly remaining upbeat as he faces sexual harassment allegations — even allegedly joking about the pending charges as he conversed with a group inside a hotel lobby in New York City this week. As CrimeOnline previously reported, an incident reportedly caught on camera at a Manhattan rooftop bar led to …
After a string of serious illnesses and deaths linked to vacations in the Dominican Republic, relatives of two other Americans have now confirmed both also died in the Caribbean nation. According to Fox News, 41-year-old Chris Palmer died during his trip in April 2018. He was identified as a Kansas resident and veteran of the …
Following the conviction of sex cult leader Keith Raniere on multiple criminal counts this week, the famous mother of one alleged victim called to reveal the verdict in an emotional call. As CrimeOnline previously reported, “Dynasty” star Catherine Oxenberg’s daughter, India, was reportedly a member of Nxivm and was placed on a starvation diet for …
