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

Eliza Fletcher: What We Know About Alleged Killer Accused of Kidnapping, Murdering Beloved Tennessee Teacher
Murder

The background of a Tennesse man accused of kidnapping and killing kindergarten teacher Eliza Fletcher reportedly shows a criminal history dating back for decades. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police arrested and charged Cleotha Abston in connection with Fletcher’s disappearance. Fletcher was jogging near the 3800 block of Central Avenue near the University of Memphis at …

Michael Brent Huff and Montez Watson
Murder
September 6, 2022

Dad Shoots Daughter’s Boyfriend in Head, Buries Him in Neighbor’s Backyard

A Georgia man has been convicted of killing his daughter’s boyfriend in 2018 and burying him. According to AJC, Michael Brent Huff, 51, was convicted of murder, concealing a death, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. A Walton County jury delivered the verdict after deliberations on Thursday. …

Marcela Hamilton Ortiz sitting in chair
Missing
September 6, 2022

BOLO: Police Search for 13-year-old Missing Texas Girl

Texas police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a teen girl who disappeared from the Temple area. According to NBC 6, Marcela Hamilton-Ortiz, 13, was last seen in the 2000 block of S 43rd Street. The clothing she was last seen wearing and the time of her disappearance are unclear at …

Juveniles
September 5, 2022

Baby Girl Pronounced Dead After Found Alone in Hot Car, Temps Neared 100 Degrees

Police in southwestern Idaho are investigating the death of an infant girl found dead inside a hot car on Saturday. According to ABC 8, the incident happened in New Plymouth, which is around 50 miles northwest of Boise. Police received a call at around 5:15 p.m. from the parents of the child, who claimed they …

Eliza Fletcher at game with husband
Kidnapping
September 5, 2022

MISSING MOM ELIZA’S KIDNAPPER PRIOR RAPE CHARGE REVEALED, SECOND VICTIM RECOUNTS HARROWING COPYCAT KIDNAP

Additional details have been released about the suspect connected to the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher, a Tennessee teacher who hasn’t been in days. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police arrested and charged Cleotha Abston in connection with Fletcher’s disappearance. Fletcher was jogging near the 3800 block of Central Avenue near the University of Memphis at around …

Elsa Yohana Gabriel Ventura
Missing
September 5, 2022

BOLO: Missing Child Alert Issued for 16-year-old Teen Girl

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a missing child alert for a 16-year-old Pontotoc County teen. According to MBI, Elsa Yohana Gabriel Ventura was last seen in the 1200 block of Highway 9 in Pontotoc County. Elsa is described as a Hispanic female who stands 5-feet-5-inches tall. She has long black hair and brown eyes. …

Missing
September 4, 2022

Eliza Fletcher: Chilling New Details Released in Abduction of Beloved Teacher Forced into SUV While Out Jogging

New details were released this weekend in connection to Eliza Fletcher, a Tennessee teacher who hasn’t been since Friday morning. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Fletcher was jogging near the 3800 block of Central Avenue near the University of Memphis at around 4:40 a.m. Friday, when she was “abducted, and forced into a mid-sized dark-colored SUV.” …

Eliza Fletcher
September 2, 2022

Eliza Fletcher: Police Tow SUV, Tag Lawn Shears from Home After Teacher is Abducted, Forced into SUV While Out for Morning Jog

Law enforcement officials in Memphis, Tennesee, were spotted at a Memphis home on Friday, in connection with missing teacher, Eliza Fletcher. According to ABC 24, officers were seen at a Memphis residence on Friday, towing a vehicle and tagging a computer and lawn shears as evidence. University of Memphis police indicated that they found Fletcher’s …

Eliza Fletcher
Missing
September 2, 2022

BREAKING: YOUNG MEMPHIS MOM ON MORNING JOG KIDNAPPED, FORCED INTO BLACK SUV: WEDDING PHOTOS EMERGE

Tennesee authorities are searching for a Memphis teacher who was reportedly abducted Friday morning. According to the Memphis Police Department, Eliza Fletcher, 34, was jogging near the 3800 block of Central Avenue near the University of Memphis at around 4:40 a.m. Friday, when she was “abducted, and forced into a mid-sized dark-colored SUV.” “Upon arriving …

Other
September 2, 2022

Accused Pedophile Connected to Delphi Murders Demands Money for Interviews, Complains of Jail Conditions: Report

An Indiana man apparently doesn’t like being in jail and is demanding money and requesting “graphic favors” from women who’ve reportedly been writing to him. According to the podcast, “The Murder Sheet,” Kegan Kline, who remains behind bars on child porn and exploitation charges in Miami County, is reportedly demanding cash for interviews and complaining …