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

Police Release New Information, Poster for Missing Washington Girl, Oakley Carlson
Missing

– Oakley was reported missing after deputies arrived at her family’s home on December 6, 2021, to perform a welfare check.
– Investigators say she was last seen in February 2021, in Oakville, Washington.
– Oakley’s parents are facing charges of child neglect in connection with Oakley’s older sister.
– No one has been charged with Oakley’s disappearance.
– To submit a tip, contact call the sheriff’s office at (360) 533-8765.
– You can also contact Detective Sgt. Paul Logan at (360) 964-1729 or email sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.

Unsolved
February 25, 2022

Woman Savagely Beaten with Hammer in Brutal Public Transit Robbery

A New York woman was thrown to the ground and brutally beaten Thursday, in a reported unprovoked attack that left her in critical condition. According to ABC 7, the incident happened at around 11:20 p.m. as the victim walked into the  Long Island City, Queens, subway station. An unidentified man robbed the victim, then beat …

Trials
February 25, 2022

HAPPENING NOW: New Trial for Scott Peterson, ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ Juror to Testify

The new trial for convicted California killer Scott Peterson is scheduled to start today and the testimony of a previous juror could be the deciding factor regarding the outcome of the hearing. The San Mateo County trial is expected to last a week and will focus on an evidentiary regarding juror misconduct allegations during Peterson’s …

Codi Bigsby standing, white background
February 24, 2022

Update: Photo Released of 4-year-old Virginia Boy, Now Missing for Weeks

Hampton police in Virginia released an updated photo of a missing boy this week, who supposedly disappeared while his father was sleeping. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 4-year-old Codi Bigsby was last seen at a home in the 100 block of Ranalet Drive, in Hampton, in the Buckroe Beach neighborhood. The child’s father, Cory Bigbsy, told police …

Hannah Tubbs mugshot
Sex Crimes
February 23, 2022

Child Molester Bragged About Light Sentence as LA DA Faces Recall

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is facing recall after giving a child molester an unusually short sentence for the crime committed. Hannah Tubbs was a few weeks away from turning 18 when she grabbed a 10-year-old girl by the throat and pushed her inside a bathroom stall. The incident happened in 2014 at …