An Oklahoma teen who died in February, reportedly a day after being attacked at their high school, died of an overdose, authorities said on Wednesday. A summary autopsy report stated that Nex Benedict — a nonbinary 16-year-old who used they/them pronouns — died on February 8 from a combination of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, and fluoxetine, an anti-depression …
On Tuesday, a New York woman pleaded not guilty to murdering her 11-month-old daughter who died after she was found in a utility tunnel on Sunday. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported that Persia Nelson, 24, is also charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her daughter, Halo Branton, who was discovered in …
Scott Peterson appeared in a California court on Tuesday amid claims that DNA evidence will exonerate him in his wife and unborn son’s murders. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles Innocence Project is backing Peterson’s case. Paula Mitchell, executive director of the nonprofit organization, argued in court that Peterson’s rights were violated …
A Florida woman was arrested last week after her mother was reportedly found murdered with her heart removed. On March 6, Tallahassee police found Earleen Tucker, 58, walking around naked and refusing to return to her home and get dressed. Tucker went on to tell police that they needed to take her to the station …
A Hawaii man who allegedly fatally stabbed his wife, their three children, and himself on Sunday reportedly had no prior history of violence. Though police have not confirmed their identities, KHNL reported that Paris Oda, 46, killed his wife Naoko, 48, their two daughters Sakurako and Nana, ages 17 and 10, and their 12-year-old son, …
A Hawaii couple and their three children died on Sunday in a suspected murder-suicide allegedly carried out by the father. Honolulu police said a 46-year-old man fatally stabbed his 48-year-old wife, their 17- and 10-year-old daughters, and their 12-year-old son before taking his own life. Police said the slayings do not appear to be random …
At least one teen has been arrested following a reported fight near a Missouri high school that left a girl seriously injured on Friday. KSDK reported that a 15-year-old girl, whose identity was not revealed due to their age, was arrested on assault charges a day after the filmed fight near Hazelwood East High School. …
Two Ohio women are facing criminal charges after they allegedly found their elderly roommate dead on Monday and drove his body to a bank to withdraw his money. WJW reported that Karen Casbohm and Loreen Feralo, 63 and 55, eventually dropped off Douglas Layman, 80, at a hospital — but not before withdrawing $900 from …
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 has asked the Idaho Supreme Couty to review a trial ruling denying their request to toss a grand jury indictment. According to KTVB, Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys confirmed during a February 28 hearing that the matter had been introduced to the state Supreme Court, …
New York police have arrested multiple people in connection to body parts that were first discovered last week. A man’s arms and a leg were discovered a mile from each other at Southards Park Pond in Long Island on February 29 — a day before a head and another arm were found in the same …
Tennessee officials announced on Monday that they are scaling back their ongoing search for a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since late last month. Sebastian Rogers, who is autistic, vanished from his Hendersonville home on February 26. WSMV reported that searchers have found no sign of Rogers and search-and-rescue dogs have not picked up …
A South Carolina couple was arrested on Wednesday, days after their 4-year-old daughter reportedly died from being put in scalding hot water. On February 16, hospital staff contacted Richland County police about Hope Fields being treated for severe burns and a fractured femur. WJBF reported that Fields was on life support for two days before …
