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

Harmony Montgomery: New Photos Show Missing New Hampshire Girl at Younger Age

 Harmony Montgomery
Missing

– Harmony Montgomery hasn’t been seen since 2019, according to police, but wasn’t reported missing in December 2021.
– She was last seen with her father, Adam Montgomery, who was arrested in January on assault, interference with custody, and endangering the welfare of a child charges.
– Investigators have been unable to locate Harmony. She’s described as standing around 4 feet tall and weighing 50 pounds.
– She has blond hair and blue eyes. She is blind in her right eye and should be wearing glasses.
– A $144,00 reward for information on Harmony’s whereabouts is being offered.
– Anyone with information is asked to contact the police tipline at 603-203-6060

David "Mario" Lazar
Violent Crime
January 27, 2022

5-year-old Stabbed Dead by Grandmother, Police Detain Her Under Mental Health Act: Reports

A grandmother has been detained under the British Mental Health Act after her 5-year-old grandson was pronounced dead on Tuesday. David “Mario” Lazarica, 5, was found at a home in Earlsdon, Coventry, with serious injuries. According to DailyMail, he was pronounced dead at the scene, despite first responders’ efforts to save him. An autopsy later …

Homicide
January 26, 2022

Beloved Mom-of-3 DoorDash Driver Shot Dead When Car Breaks Down, Robbers Attack Her: Police

A popular Maryland restaurant manager has died after police say she was shot by robbers early Sunday morning. According to the Baltimore Sun, Cheryl McCormack, 51, was out making food deliveries when her car broke down off of White Avenue in Northeast Baltimore, at around 2:18 a.m.  Baltimore police said that two men approached McCormack …

Amber Renaye Weber
Missing
January 26, 2022

North Carolina Mom & Daughter Found SAFE After Vanishing for Five Years: Reports

On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals announced that they found a North Carolina mother and her daughter who hadn’t been seen by family in five years. Amber Renaye Weber and her daughter, Miracle Smith, were last seen on December 4, 2016, at a home off of Martindale Drive in Fayetteville. Weber was 21 when she disappeared …

Grayson Fleming
Murder
January 26, 2022

Arrest Made After 6-month-old Baby Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Near Convenience Store

An Atlanta man is behind bars after police say he shot a 6-month-old baby Monday afternoon while exchanging gunfire with another person. AJC reports that police arrested and charged 22-year-old Dequasie Johnathan Little with murder and aggravated assault. He’s accused of killing 6-month-old Grayson Fleming close to an Atlanta convenience store off of Anderson Avenue …

Fredasia Labon
Missing
January 26, 2022

Missing Georgia Girl Hasn’t Been Seen in Days, Police Say

Georgia police say a missing teen girl has not been seen or heard from since Monday. Fredasia Labon, 15, was last seen in Athens near Sycamore Drive. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, she was previously found in Auburn but police aren’t sure if she’s back in the same area again. She was last …

Jorja Ethridge
Missing
January 24, 2022

Missing Tattnall Square Academy Student Hasn’t Been Seen in Days, Friend Says it’s Unlike Her: Reports *FOUND SAFE*

Update The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia says Jorja Ethridge has been found safe. No additional information is available at this time. Original Story Georgia authorities are searching for a teen girl who hasn’t been seen or heard from since Saturday. According to Monroe Sheriff Brad Freeman, 17-year-old Jorja Ethridge, of Macon, was last …