Leigh Egan

Leigh Egan is a crime-fighting journalist and editor who specializes in breaking news and investigative true crime coverage. With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Leigh’s work can be found in a number of high-profile national publications. For Leigh, learning didn’t stop after college. She considers herself a lifelong learner who frequently takes media and journalism courses to keep abreast of the latest happenings and innovations in her field. Tips: legan@crimeonline.com

Athena Strand: Lawyer to Conduct Independent Investigation After Accused FedEx Driver Drops off Barbie Dolls, Abducts & Kills 7-year-old

 Athena Strand in light turqouise shirt
Murder

The mother of Athena Strand and her lawyer are calling for an investigation into FedEx’s hiring practices after a contract delivery driver allegedly kidnapped Athena from her Wise County driveway in Texas before killing her and dumping her body. During a Thursday morning press conference, Strand family lawyer, Benson Varghese, joined Athena’s mother, Maitlyn Gandy, …

Athena Strand in light turqouise shirt
Murder
December 8, 2022

Athena Strand: Death Penalty Sought for Accused Killer FedEx Driver Who Abducted, Murdered Girl After Delivering Her Barbie Christmas Present

Texas prosecutors announced this week that they plan to seek the death penalty against a contract FedEx driver accused of murdering 7-year-old Paradise girl, Athena Strand. According to Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against accused murderer Tanner Horner, 31, since the crime involved the abduction and murder of a …

Bivianna Campos
Missing
December 8, 2022

Missing: 14-year-old California Girl Vanishes After Being Dropped Off at School

California police are searching for a 14-year-old Riverside girl reported missing Thursday morning. According to Patch, Biviana Campos is believed to have run away after being dropped off Wednesday morning at Riverside Polytechnic High School, the Riverside Police Department said. Biviana is described as a Latina female who stands 5-feet-4-inches tall and weighs around 185 …

Court
December 7, 2022

Cassi Carli: Ex Indicted on New Charge in Connection with Mom Found Dead in Barn, Buried in Shallow Grave

An Alabama man was formally indicted Tuesday in connection with the death of Cassi Carli. According to Fox News, 35-year-old Marcus Spanevelo was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday in St. Clair County preliminary hearing regarding evidence against him in connection with his former girlfriend Carli’s death. However, that hearing has been canceled, and Spanevelo …

Murder
December 7, 2022

Athena Strand: Mom of Murdered Texas Girl Speaks Out for First Time Since Daughter’s Death

The mother of slain Texas girl, Athena Strand, spoke out Tuesday night for the first time publicly since the child’s death. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the disappearance of 7-year-old Athena prompted an Amber Alert last week after her stepmother could not find her in their Wise County home, north of Fort Worth. Authorities allege a …

Missing
December 7, 2022

‘The entire family is distraught’: Mom Wants Private Investigator as 14-year-old Girl Remains Missing Weeks After Meeting Ex-boyfriend at Park

The mother of a missing New York girl who hasn’t been seen in weeks wants to hire a private investigator to help locate her. As CrimeOnline reported, Samantha Humphrey, 14, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. November 25 near Riverside Park in the Stockade neighborhood of Schenectady. Her mother, Jaclyn Humphrey, said that Samantha went …