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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

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Mom Says Crab-walking Double Killer Danelo Calvacante Has Survival Skills, Insists He ‘HAD’ to Murder Ex-Girlfriend

Wanted

The mother of escaped inmate Danelo Calvacante says her son lived a life of hardship that equipped him to survive alone and defend himself against the ex he murdered, as day 13 of the manhunt continues. Despite acknowledging Calvacante’s involvement in the 2021 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in Pennsylvania and a 2017 murder in Brazil, …

Wanted
September 12, 2023

Crab-walking Double Killer Danelo Calvacante Has a Phone, Remains Elusive 13 Days After PA Prison Escape

“He could have been potentially been seeing news updates this entire time.”

Shooting
September 12, 2023

Florida Man Who Fatally Shot Sister’s Abusive Ex Will Face No Charges

A Florida man who shot his sister’s abusive boyfriend will not face any charges, Ecambia County officials announced. According to WEAR News, the incident unfolded at the Silver Lake Mobile Home Park in Escambia County on September 5. A 23-year-old man, according to police, shot and killed his sister’s boyfriend, 26. Police said the sister’s …

Natasha Carter
Unsolved
September 11, 2023

Bullet Found, New Evidence in Case of Missing Mom & Daughter Who Mysteriously Vanished in 2000: Reports

In a potential breakthrough in an unsolved missing West Virginia mother and daughter case, West Virginia State Police and the FBI confirmed that new evidence has been found. The Pittsburgh Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Tuesday that “law enforcement activity” at a Kyle Lane home in Beckley last week is in connection with the …

Wanted
September 11, 2023

‘Remain on the lookout’: Escaped Murderer Danelo Cavalcante Changes Appearance, Reward Now $25,000

Law enforcement in southeastern Pennsylvania continue to search for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who managed to elude capture over the weekend by leaving a designated search zone and altering his appearance. During a Monday afternoon press conference, Lt. Col. George Bivens with the Pennsylvania State Police urged the public to remain vigilant if they spot …

Susan Marcia Rose
Murder
September 11, 2023

‘Ice-blooded murder’: Massachusetts Man Admits Decades Later to Killing Woman with Hammer in 1979

Officials announced Monday that a 68-year-old man will be charged for the death of a woman found beaten and raped in a Boston apartment building in 1979. ABC 5 Boston reports that John Michael Irmer is facing charged in connection with the death of Susan Marcia Rose. The 24-year-old woman was found beat to death …

‘Evil’ Teen Mason Sisk Sentenced to Life for Executing 5 Family Members, Including Baby & 2 Children
Murder
September 8, 2023

‘Evil’ Teen Mason Sisk Sentenced to Life for Executing 5 Family Members, Including Baby & 2 Children

Alabama killer, Mason Sisk, 18, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of five family members, including a baby and two young children, News 19 reports. Limestone County Circuit Judge Chad Wise handed down the sentence Thursday, calling the crime “draped in unmitigated evil.” This verdict followed Sisk’s conviction in …

Child Abuse
September 8, 2023

HEAR 911 CALL: Neighbor Brought to Tears After Ruby Franke’s ‘Emaciated’ Child, 12, Knocks on Door & Pleads for Help

Police released a distressing 911 call this week, leading to the arrests of YouTube mom Ruby Franke and her business partner after a neighbor reportedly helped her 12-year-old son. According to ABC News, a neighbor called 911 on August 30 after the “emaciated” boy arrived at his doorstep with open wounds and duct tape on …

Famous Murder Cases
September 8, 2023

Long Island Serial Killer Suspect Investigated for Unsolved 1989 Murder as Prosecutors Turn Over Hundreds of His Guns

Suffolk County prosecutors are expected to hand over more than 280 firearms seized from accused Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann’s Massapequa Park home, while New York police investigate the death of another potential victim. According to Newsday, Assistant District Attorney Lawrence Opisso filed a motion with the State Supreme Court Thursday, indicating that Heuermann …

Kevin McGrath
Missing
September 8, 2023

US Coast Guard Suspends Search After Army Veteran Mysteriously Vanishes Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship

The U.S. Coast Guard has  suspended its search for a Carnival cruise passenger who inexplicably disappeared aboard the ship Monday. According to WPLG, the Coast Guard used a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and boats to search around 3,300 nautical square miles in surrounding Miami waters for 26-year-old Army veteran Kevin McGrath, who was last seen early …

Dima Tower with Robbie and Jennifer Tower
Murder
September 7, 2023

Adopted Son ‘Slaughters’ Florida Parents, Lines Bodies ‘Head-to-head’ and Face-down Inside Home

A man adopted from Ukrainian orphanage is now facing murder charges after police say he “slaughtered” his adoptive American parents and left their bodies face-down before fleeing. Fox News Digital reports that 21-year-old Dima Tower was arrested Friday after his parents, Robbie and Jennifer Tower, were found stabbed to death in their North Port home, …

Chrystal Frost
Teacher Scandals
September 7, 2023

‘Home of the Cougars’: Married Mom-of-3 Christian School Teacher Busted for Sexually Assaulting Two Boys

An Alabama teacher is facing multiple charges after police say she had sex with two teen students from a private Christian school in Luverne, where she previously worked. Fox News Digital reports that Chrystal Frost, 35, identified as a married mother of three children and a math teacher at Crenshaw Christian Academy, is facing charges …

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