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

Breaking: Police Announce Murder Suspect Arrest in Case of Slain Microsoft Business Exec Dad, Jared Bridegan

 Jared Bridegan and family
Murder

Jacksonville Beach Police Department Chief Gene Paul Smith and State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District Melissa Nelson announced charges Wednesday morning in connection with the death of Microsoft business executive, Jared Bridegan. Henry Tenon, according to officials, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a weapon, conspiracy to commit murder, child abuse, …

Mallory Beach
Court
January 24, 2023

Judge: Settlement Agreement in Murdaugh South Carolina Boat Crash Lawsuits is Approved

Almost four years after a fatal South Carolina boat crash, a judge approved a settlement against Alex Murdaugh, while dropping the estate of his wife and his surviving son. According to Live 5, Judge Daniel Hall approved the settlement agreement Tuesday in Hampton County, which will drop Buster Murdaugh and the estate of Maggie Murdaugh …

Jared Bridegan and Shanna Gardner Fernandez
Unsolved
January 24, 2023

Jared Bridegan: Murdered Microsoft Exec’s Former Wife Moves Cross-Country as Arrest for His Death is ‘Imminent’ [Report]

UPDATE The State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit and the Jacksonville Beach Police Department in Florida said Tuesday that a “significant development” in the Jared Bridegan case will be announced at noon on Wednesday during a press joint conference. Original Story The former wife of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan has moved from …

Jessica Burns, 9, and Jennifer Burns, 6,
AMBER Alert
January 20, 2023

AMBER Alert: Texas Sisters Missing & in ‘Grave or immediate danger,’ Police Say

A Texas man is in jail on kidnapping charges while McKinney police continue to search for the children’s grandmother, who allegedly took them during a supervised visit on Thursday. According to McKinney police, an AMBER Alert has been issued for Jessica Burns, 9, and Jennifer Burns, 6, who were last seen Thursday evening at a …

Dylan King
Murder
January 20, 2023

Teen Shoots 8-year-old Brother Dead After Trading Puppy for Shotgun: Police

A Maryland teen is facing multiple charges after police say he shot and killed his 8-year-old brother in late December. According to Fox 45, 18-year-old Devin Wilson is facing murder, assault, and gun charges in connection with the death of Dylan King. The incident happened on December 30, 2022, at the defendant’s Baltimore home in …

Murder
January 19, 2023

Prosecutor: Daughter Hacks Elderly Parents Up With Chainsaw After Shooting Them in Head

New details emerged Thursday in connection with a Pennsylvania woman accused of killing her elderly parents and dismembering their bodies in Montgomery County. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police conducted a wellness check on the couple’s Abington Township home Tuesday night and found 73-year-old Reid Beck and 72-year-old Miriam Beck dead inside. Officers found the couple’s …

Ana Walshe
Missing
January 19, 2023

Ana Walshe: Mother in Shock Over Internet Searches Done by Missing Daughter’s Husband

The mother of missing Massachusetts woman Ana Walshe has hopes her daughter is still alive, but alleged internet searches carried out by Ana’s husband have shocked her, NBC reports. “I think that she just left somewhere, to get away, maybe she was tired of everything…It is only my assumption. I still don’t know the truth …