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

Cannon Hinnant: Dad says there had been no ‘bad blood’ with neighbor who randomly shot 5-year-old point blank range in the head

 Cannon Hinnant
Murder

A North Carolina father says he has no idea why his neighbor of eight years shot North Carolina boy, Cannon Hinnant, in the head over the weekend. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Task Force arrested Darius Nathaniel Sessoms, 25, on Monday. He’s been charged with murder in connection with the death of 5-year-old …

Greg Hasse
Weird Crime
August 14, 2020

Mild-mannered Florida apartment resident busted with 26 pipe bombs near playground: Police

A Florida man is behind bars after police allegedly found him with more than two dozen pipe bombs. Boynton Beach Police reports the arrest of Gregory Haase, 34, on multiple counts of making, possessing, throwing, making, projecting, placing, or discharging a destructive device. According to an arrest report obtained by the Miami Herald, Haase “fully …

Leila Cavett and Kamdyn
Missing
August 14, 2020

Leila Cavett: FBI releases last known photos of missing mom whose toddler was found wandering alone in Florida

On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released additional images of missing mother, Leila Cavett, who mysteriously disappeared last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Cavett, 21, of Dawsonville, Georgia, disappeared July 26, after she possibly drove to Florida with her toddler son. During the morning hours of July 26, a passerby discovered Cavett’s son, 2-year-old …

Cannon Hinnant
Murder
August 13, 2020

Cannon Hinnant: Alleged sick killer paces nearby after shooting 5-year-old boy in head, watches dad scream for son [Report]

Additional details are emerging in the case of 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant, a North Carolina boy who lost his life after a next-door neighbor allegedly shot him point-blank in the head. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Task Force arrested Darius Nathaniel Sessoms, 25, on Monday. He’s been charged with murder in connection with the …

Marilane Carter
Missing
August 13, 2020

Exclusive: Pastor’s gorgeous mom-of-3 wife and family’s GMC Acadia VANISH. WHERE IS MARILANE CARTER? [Update]

It’s been almost two weeks since anyone has heard from missing Kansas mother Marilane Carter. Her family, desperate for answers, says it’s out of character for her to vanish without telling anyone where she is. Joining Nancy Grace today to discuss the case: Brady McLaughlin -Marilane Carter Brother-in-law Birmingham, Alabama Ken Belkin – NY criminal defense …

Ronald and Donna Grabowski
child endangerment
August 13, 2020

Parents submerge newborn boy in 5-gallon bucket of tar, ask friend to pass another baby off as their own when police question them: Affidavit

A Texas couple is behind bars after police found a week-old baby inside a five-gallon bucket of tar over the weekend. Dallas Morning News reports that authorities arrested Donna and Roland Grabowski, the parents of a week-old baby, Micah, on Saturday. According to Sheriff Jim Skinner, authorities were alerted and arrived at the couple’s home …

Cannon Hinnant
Murder
August 12, 2020

Mom of boy shot in the head while riding bike says she’s getting threats, wants killer to ‘burn in hell’: Update

The mother of a North Carolina boy who lost his life earlier this week vows to get justice against the man who allegedly shot him in the head at point-blank range. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Task Force arrested Darius Nathaniel Sessoms, 25, on Monday. He’s been charged with murder in connection with …

William Slade Petty
Unsolved
August 12, 2020

Slade Petty: Murder suspect is possibly involved in another killing that left beloved teen stabbed to death, police say [UPDATE]

A Georgia teen arrested over the weekend for murder could possibly be involved in the death of 18-year-old Slade Petty, a recent high school graduate found stabbed to death last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, William Slade Petty, a 2020 graduate of North Gwinnett High School, was stabbed numerous times outside his apartment on McGinnis Ferry …