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

Debbie Collier: Unfired Round Located Near Georgia Mom’s Charred & Naked Body as Murder Investigation Continues

 Debbie Collier
Unsolved

An unfired round was located near the scene where murdered Georgia mother, Debbie Collier, was found naked and charred after her mysterious disappearance. According to Fox News Digital, investigators collected the unfired round in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, close to where 59-year-old Collier’s remains were found. An investigator told the outlet that it’s unclear at …

Debbie Collier
Unsolved
September 27, 2022

‘WE’RE SCARED’: Murdered Mom Debbie Collier Daughter’s Boyfriend Denies Involvement

Slain office manager Debbie Collier’s daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend say they’re now sleeping with all of their door locked after the Georgia mother’s untimely death. According to Fox News Digital, Andrew Giegerich, who lives with Collier’s 36-year-old daughter, Amanda Bearden, said Tuesday morning they are “a little scared” themselves after Collier, 59, was found …

Bad Doctors
September 27, 2022

SEE IT: Security Footage Captures Alleged ‘Medical Terrorist’ Doctor Spiking IV Bags With Poison, Killing a Fellow Anesthesiologist

Newly-released security footage was presented in a Dallas court hearing last week, which shows the moment a Texas doctor allegedly injected poison into IV bags. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr, 59, allegedly injected nerve blocking agents and other drugs into IV bags at the Baylor Scott & White Surgicare in North Dallas between May 26 and …

Evelyn Boswell
Court
September 27, 2022

Evelyn Boswell: Teen Mom Accused of Killing Tennessee Tot Wants New Lawyer, Could Delay Murder Trial Significantly

Tennessee murder suspect, Megan Boswell, who’s currently facing charges in connection with her 1-year-old daughter’s death, requested a new attorney at Friday’s court hearing in Sullivan County. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Boswell, is facing 19 offenses, including felony murder. She’s also been charged with aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, tampering with evidence, abuse of …

Debbie Collier
Unsolved
September 27, 2022

Debbie Collier: Murdered Mom Was Spotted with Purse Despite Daughter’s Claims That She Left Home With ID, Debit Card Only

Questions surrounding a missing persons report emerged after slain Georgia mother Debbie Collier was spotted in a store with her purse and keys, despite the report stating she left home with only her identification and debit card. According to a security video released Monday, Collier walked into a Clayton, Georgia, Family Dollar store on September …

Michelle Reynolds
Missing
September 27, 2022

Update: Missing Mom-of-3 Middle School Teacher Mysteriously Vanishes, SUV Found Abandoned with Cellphone Inside

The search for a missing Houston mother continues after she mysteriously disappeared last week and hasn’t been heard from since. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 48-year-old middle school teacher, Michelle Reynolds, has not been seen or heard from since the afternoon of September 22. Her husband, Michael Reynolds, told KHOU that his wife’s disappearance is shrouded …

MISSING: Virginia Woman’s Car Found Abandoned, She Never Returned Home
Missing
September 26, 2022

MISSING: Virginia Woman’s Car Found Abandoned, She Never Returned Home

Virginia police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen on September 2. According to Fox 5, Emily Victoria Benjamin, 34, was last seen during a welfare check in Falls Church on September 2. Benjamin reportedly told police that she was on a road trip at the time and would be returning home …

Susan Orendorf
Child Abuse
September 26, 2022

‘This boy is in trouble’: Young Child Reports Mother for Beating & Not Feeding Him, 10 Months Later He’s Still in Her Care

Ten months ago, a New York boy told investigators that his mother was abusing him, according to a daycare director who heard the interview between the child and investigators. Until this month, however, he was still in the mother’s care. According to Syracuse.com, 44-year-old Susan Orendorf was arrested last Tuesday, 10 months after daycare director …

Anatolii Balesta mugshot
Assault
September 26, 2022

4-year-old Boy Stabbed in the Stomach by Teen Uncle: Police

A Georgia man is behind bars after police say he stabbed his 4-year-old nephew on Sunday morning at around 8 a.m. According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, police arrested 19-year-old Anatolii Balesta for the incident, which happened at a home off of Lewis Ridge Circle in Lawrenceville. Police said drugs may have played a …