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

Designer to the Stars Handbag Maker Nancy Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Smuggling Luxury Handbags

 Designer to the Stars Handbag Maker Nancy Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Smuggling Luxury Handbags
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Colombian accessories designer Nancy Gonzalez pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges of smuggling python and caiman skins into the U.S. for use in luxury handbags. According to WWD, 70-year-old Gonzalez pleaded guilty in Florida’s U.S. District Court alongside defendants, Diego Mauricio Rodriguez Giraldo, in connection with the trafficking scheme. The plea comes after Gonzalez and …

Court
November 20, 2023

Idaho College Murders: Judge Says No Media Cameras Allowed During Bryan Kohberger Trial, Offers an Alternative

An Idaho judge presiding over accused murderer Bryan Kohberger’s case issued a court order Monday outlining media restrictions for the high-profile trial, including no cameras allowed inside the courtroom. Although Judge John Judge was previously open to cameras during the trial, as CrimeOnline previously reported, the latest court order prohibits any media-operated video or photography. …

Alexandra Flores
Death Row
November 17, 2023

‘It took 22 years but the time came’: Texas Child Killer Who Abducted 5-year-old Girl from Walmart Has Been Executed

A Texas death row inmate who kidnapped and strangled a 5-year-old girl was executed Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined requests for a stay. According to AP News, David Renteria, 53, died on Thursday night, following the November 2001 abduction and murder of Alexandra Flores. Renteria was convicted of strangling Flores after taking her …

Olof Tobias Hallin
Missing
November 17, 2023

MISSING: Wife Seeks Answers After Florida Husband Disappears, Car Found Abandoned

Florida police are searching for a 42-year-old man who hasn’t been seen or heard from since November 14. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, police found Olof Tobias Hallin’s car in the 4500 block of Old US 41 North on Thursday night, in Palmetto. “Please help me find my husband,” Hallin’s wife, Kathleen, posted …

BTK Dennis Rader
Serial Killers
November 17, 2023

‘I SURVIVED BTK SERIAL KILLER’ Part 2: Experts Weigh in After Nurse Recounts Date from Hell with Notorious Serial Killer, Dennis Rader

In a two-part “Crime Stories” special, experts weigh in after a former Kansas nurse tells CrimeOnline’s Nancy Grace the harrowing experiences she had with the notorious BTK killer, Dennis Rader. As CrimeOnline previously reported, former nurse Gina Rodriguez says she met Rader in 1974 while at a disco bar connected to a Wichita hotel. Sporting …

Moriah Mo Wilson
November 16, 2023

GUILTY: Glam Yoga Teacher Kaitlin Armstrong Murdered Elite Cyclist, Mo Wilson, Jury Says

Following deliberations after Thursday’s closing arguments, an Austin jury found Kaitlin Armstrong guilty of murder. ABC News reports that Travis County prosecutor Rick Jones Said Thursday that “overwhelming” evidence identified Armstrong as the killer, following close to 40 witnesses taking the stand during the trial. “Only Kaitlin Armstrong, the defendant, fits these facts that was presented …

BTK Dennis Rader
Serial Killers
November 16, 2023

‘I SURVIVED BTK SERIAL KILLER’ Part 1: Nurse Recounts Disturbing Details After Date from Hell with Notorious Serial Killer, Dennis Rader

In a two-part “Crime Stories” special, a former Kansas nurse tells CrimeOnline’s Nancy Grace the harrowing experiences she had with the notorious BTK killer, Dennis Rader. Former nurse Gina Rodriguez says she met Rader in 1974 while at a disco bar connected to a Wichita hotel. Sporting a maroon suit and white shoes, Rader asked …

Asa Ellerup and Rex Heuermann
Court
November 15, 2023

Long Island Serial Killer Suspect’s Wife Attends Court Hearing, Doesn’t Think He’s ‘Capable’ of Charges Against Him: Lawyer

The wife of accused Gilgo Beach murder suspect, Rex Heueremann, appeared at his court hearing Wednesday morning, reportedly surrounded by According to Fox News Digital, Asa Ellerup stood without emotion at the Arthur M. Cromarty Courthouse in Riverhead as Heuermann appeared before a judge, sporting a new black suit during the brief conference hearing. The …

newborn feet
Child Abuse
November 15, 2023

Utah Father Puts 4-month-old Baby in Scalding Water, Burning Over 40% of His Body: Police

A Utah man is facing charges after police say he placed his 4-month-old baby in scalding hot water, resulting in severe burns over 40% of the infant’s body. A probable cause document indicated that the father, identified as 41-year-old Matthew Nielsen Beck, failed to call 911 after allegedly inflicting third-degree burns on his son. He also …