Ellen Killoran

Ellen is a seasoned journalist and former media & entertainment reporter with a taste for true crime. Formerly a senior editor at IBTimes, her work has appeared in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Maxim, NYMag, Indiewire, and more. She co-produced the HBO documentary "Youth Knows No Pain" and appeared in a documentary series that aired alongside the Lifetime movie "Manson's Lost Girls." Tips: ekilloran@crimeonline.com

‘I want to bury the earth under you’: Court hears incriminating recordings of missing Missouri mother and her husband, named ‘prime suspect’ in her disappearance
Missing

The husband of a missing woman who is in custody on child abuse charges is the “prime suspect” in his wife’s disappearance, a Missouri prosecutor has said. The Missourian reports that Joseph Elledge, the husband of missing Columbia woman Mengqi Ji Elledge, appeared in court on Wednesday as his defense attorneys argued to reduce his …

Family Crime
November 4, 2019

Kelsey Berreth family members testify about unusual conditions in her home, Patrick Frazee’s apparent lack of concern at 2nd day of murder trial testimony

Relatives of missing Colorado mother Kelsey Berreth testified at the murder trial of Patrick Frazee on Monday, noting the unusual conditions of Berreth’s townhouse after she went missing, and Frazee’s apparent lack of concern for Berreth’s well-being. Frazee, who was once engaged to Berreth and is the father of their toddler daughter, is accused of …

Family Crime
November 1, 2019

Accused killer Patrick Frazee’s courtroom demeanor changes as jury is selected: Report

A jury has been selected at the murder trial for Patrick Frazee, the Colorado father and rancher who is accused of murdering Kelsey Berreth, the mother of his dauther, on Thanksgiving Day last year. As CrimeOnline previously reported, jury selection began on Monday and was expected to last at least until Thursday. KKTV reports that …

Lori Loughlin’s daughters could be charged in college admissions bribery scandal: Legal expert
Celebrity Justice
October 31, 2019

Lori Loughlin’s daughters could be charged in college admissions bribery scandal: Legal expert

Daughters of the actress Lori Loughlin may be facing charges of their own as part of the widespread college admissions scandal that could send both of their parents to prison. Former “Full House” star Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and money …

Celebrity Justice
October 31, 2019

SEE IT: Jeffrey Epstein autopsy photos show broken neck bones

Newly-released photos and a diagram from Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy show fractures in his neck bones and cartilage, as a well-known forensic pathologist has publicly questioned the official ruling on Epstein’s cause of death. As CrimeOnline previously reported, former New York City Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Baden, who observed Epstein’s autopsy, said on “Fox and Friends” …

Missing
October 31, 2019

Breaking Now: Body of missing “gap year” student found at sea, heading for autopsy

Searchers in Cambodia have found the body of a missing 21-year-old British backpacker who was last seen on October 24. Citing the Lucy Blackman Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to helping British travelers in crisis abroad, CNN reports that police found Amelia Bambridge’s body in the ocean close to the Thai border. Provincial Police Chief Chuon …

Allyson Nicole Oxendine
Juveniles
October 31, 2019

UPDATE: North Carolina girl who went missing on her 3rd birthday FOUND ALIVE

UPDATE Thursday 12:30 p.m. ET: The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WSOC-TV that Allyson Nicole Oxendine has been found, reportedly in good health. “Allyson Oxendine has been located and is alive,” law enforcement officials reportedly said. “No other information will be released at this time.” According to the report, Allyson’s father said the girl wandered …