Woman drowns two young sons in bathtub, tells police she did it to be a better mother to her other son
Murder
The Pittsburgh mother was determined to be mentally ill, and showed remorse for the horrific murders
Unsolved
September 13, 2017
Kenneka Jenkins: Police searching for witnesses in teen’s hotel freezer death [UPDATE]
Rosemont Police are currently searching for people who attended a hotel party a day before a Chicago teen was found dead in a walk-in freezer. Speaking with the Daily Herald, Rosemont village spokesman Gary Mack said that detectives are identifying and tracking down witnesses who attended the Friday night and Saturday morning party in a ninth …
Child Abuse
September 13, 2017
McDonald’s worker gives birth in bathroom, tries to flush baby boy down toilet: DA
A McDonald’s cashier is accused of giving birth to a baby boy while at work and attempting to drown the newborn in a toilet. The Los Angeles Times reports that Sarah Lockner, 25, was working the night shift on September 4 when she complained of stomach pain and repeatedly used the restroom. According to the Mateo …
Court
September 13, 2017
‘It’s all over with finally:’ Boyfriend awarded custody of slain pregnant woman’s baby girl
On Tuesday, the boyfriend of murdered pregnant woman Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind gained legal custody of their infant daughter, Haisley Jo. WDAY reports that a Cass County District Court judge suspended an order that placed Haisley Jo in protective custody and granted custody to Ashton Matheny. “It’s amazing–it’s all over with finally,” Matheny told the local station Tuesday. …
Police
September 12, 2017
Trooper confesses to pulling women over to ask them on dates
A New Jersey State Trooper reportedly admitted to pulling women over and asking them out on dates. According to WNBC, Marquice Prather, 37, pleaded guilty Monday to invasion of privacy, tampering with physical evidence, and falsifying or tampering with records. The trooper would pull over female motorists to ask them out then modify records to …
Politics and Crime
September 12, 2017
Oklahoma senator forcibly gropes and kisses female Uber driver: Police
Oklahoma police have arrested a state senator after he allegedly groped and kissed an Uber driver without her consent, according to The Oklahoman. The Guymon Daily Herald reports that the sexual assault accusations were made against Republican Senator Bryce Marlatt, 40, in June. A police report claims that Marlatt grabbed the driver and forcibly kissed …
Politics and Crime
September 12, 2017
Seattle mayor steps down following FIFTH child sex abuse allegation
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced his resignation on Tuesday—mere hours after yet another sex abuse allegation was lodged against him, as reported by The Seattle Times. CNN reports that Murray, 60, stepped down after his cousin accused him of sexual abuse in an interview with a local newspaper. “While the allegations against me are not true, it …
Animal Crimes
September 12, 2017
Dog likely ate crack cocaine before mauling owner to death
A dog was likely high on crack when he fatally mauled his owner in front of a BBC crew—who were filming a documentary on drugs at the time. The Belfast Telegraph reports that Mario Perivoitos, 41, died in March after his Staffordshire Bull Terrier named “Major” crushed his larynx and caused massive hemorrhaging. On the night in …
Child Abuse
September 11, 2017
‘Dad’ punches 1-week-old son in the head and fractures his skull while trying to strike mom: Police
New York police have arrested a man and accused him of punching his infant son in the head during a domestic violence incident with the child’s mother, as reported by Spectrum News. The Leader-Herald reports that officers arrived at the hospital on Saturday morning following a report of an infant sustaining a traumatic injury to the …
Domestic Abuse
September 11, 2017
Man stabs wife to death, jumps from eight-story window in chilling murder-suicide: Cops
A New York City man allegedly stabbed his wife to death before jumping out of a window and plummeting eight stories to his death, according to NY Daily News. DNAinfo reports that Francisco Ferreiras, 69, stabbed Bernarda Ferreiras, 53, Sunday night during an argument about a trip she was taking to the Dominican Republic. After carrying out the …
Jail Breaks
September 11, 2017
Panel DENIES parole for ‘easily manipulated’ prison tailor who helped two killers escape
For a second time, a New York board has denied parole to a prison tailor who helped two killers escape from jail in 2015, as reported by NBC5. The Plattsburgh Press-Republican notes that the state parole board handed down their ruling on Friday. The decision means that Joyce Mitchell, 53, will have to serve at least two more years …
Child Abuse
September 11, 2017
‘DaddyOFive’ couple sentenced for traumatizing children in Youtube ‘prank’ videos
The Maryland parents behind the controversial Youtube channel DaddyOFive were reportedly found guilty of child neglect Monday and sentenced to five years supervised probation. According to The Frederick News-Post, Mike and Heather Martin, of Ijamsville, entered Alford pleas to two counts each of child neglect. For reference, an Alford plea allows a “claim neither of guilt nor innocence toward charges brought …