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

Accused Child Killer Adam Montgomery Refuses Court Appearance, Lawyers Push for Separate Assault and Murder Trials

 collage of Adam and Harmony Montgomery
Court

A final pretrial hearing for Adam Montgomery’s murder charge began Tuesday morning, with the defendant refusing to appear in court. Montgomery is currently facing second-degree murder and assault charges in New Hampshire, in connection with the presumed death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. Over the holiday weekend, Montgomery’s defense team submitted motions that could …

Judah Morgan
Court
January 15, 2024

Judah Morgan: Mother Learns Fate After Torturing 4-year-old Son, Found Dead in Family Home

In a LaPorte County Circuit Court on Friday, the mother of a 4-year-old Indiana boy who was beaten and tortured to death in 2021, received 42 years behind bars. According to court documents, Mary Yoder, 27,  previously pleaded guilty in August to multiple felony counts related to her son’s murder. Judah Morgan’s lifeless body was …

Tabatha Means
Lawsuit
January 12, 2024

‘Full-blown sexual predator crisis’: Florida Woman Becomes Pregnant After Lyft Driver Repeatedly Rapes Her [Court Docs]

A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against ride-share company Lyft, asserting that one of its drivers violently raped her, leading to a pregnancy and the subsequent birth of a son. According to a criminal complaint reviewed by CrimeOnline, plaintiff Tabitha Means alleged that that incident occurred in 2019 after an unnamed Lyft driver followed …

Treasure McWeay
Child Abuse
January 12, 2024

4-year-old Girl Starves to Death, Despite Multiple Social Services Calls to Police

Atlanta police are currently investigating the reasons behind the failure to conduct welfare checks on a family, despite receiving three requests from social services. Two weeks before Christmas, 4-year-old Treasure McWeay passed away from starvation. Her father, Rodney Weaver, 31, who appeared at a hearing Thursday at the Fulton County Magistrate Court, is now facing …

1992 Jane Does murder victim in grey shirt, blonde hair
Serial Killers
January 11, 2024

Police Need Help Identifying Possible ‘Happy Face Killer’ Victim

California officials in Riverside announced Monday that they are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman killed by Keith Jesperson, otherwise known as the “Happy Face Killer.” The woman’s remains were found on August 30, 1992, near Blythe along Highway 95 in California. Jesperson referred to the woman as “Claudia,” although officials aren’t sure …

Tyler Chase
Weird Crime
January 10, 2024

23-Year-Old Oregon Man Supposedly Cremated, Family Discovers He’s Alive After 3 Months

A 23-year-old man in Oregon man who was pronounced dead by the Multnomah County medical examiner on September 11 is alive and well. According to KPTV, the revelation came to light when Tyler Chase’s family, shocked by the error, reached out to FOX 12 Oregon after learning in December 2023 that Tyler was still alive. …